We had just finished
walking around the mud volcanoes of Gobustan and come out of that raised platform
circuit onto solid ground when we saw a small white building. On one side there
was an entrance to the Gallery featuring paintings in crude oil on canvas and a
large exhibition of various types of rocks and stones found in this area. See
my blog on the volcanoes.
On the other
side was a sign stating “Natural History Museum”. Out here in the wild
boondocks of Azerbaijan, basically in a totally deserted area of the country,
we came across a museum on Natural History. Strange location for it as one
expects such museums in cities; not unpopulated areas.
Entering it was
an unreal experience. Crammed into that small space was a beautifully curated
exhibition of species – captions, skeletons, photographs, specimens in jars or
on boards… incredible sight. So, enjoy it as much as we did and if you go to
see the mud volcanoes, do not miss this museum. 
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