Agency
Uzbekkino
Cinematography Agency under the Ministry of Culture
Developing the national film industry: support for film production, cinemas, the Tashkent International Film Festival, help for foreign film crews.
Contacts
Opening hours
Mon–Fri 9:00–18:00, lunch 13:00–14:00
Citizens’ reception
Minister’s reception: Thursday 15:00–17:00
Address
107B Amir Temur Avenue, Tashkent 100159
Key functions
- 01Implements national policy on culture and the arts
- 02Runs theatres, the philharmonic, libraries, cultural centres and arts education institutions
- 03Organises international festivals, concerts and cultural events
- 04Supports intangible cultural heritage — maqom music, bakhshi epic singing, craft traditions
- 05Coordinates the Cinematography Agency and regional culture departments
About
The Ministry of Culture runs the country’s cultural and artistic life: the Uzbek National Academic Drama Theatre, the Alisher Navoi Opera and Ballet Theatre, the State Philharmonic, the centres of maqom and bakhshi art, the State Conservatory and the Academy of Choreography, and the national libraries belong to its system. On 25 December 2023 the former Ministry of Culture and Tourism was split and the ministry took its current name.
For visitors the ministry means theatre and concert seasons, international festivals such as Sharq Taronalari, and Navruz celebrations. Tangible heritage sites — monuments and museums — fall under the separate Cultural Heritage Agency.
Regional culture departments and district cultural centres operate nationwide. The head office is in Tashkent on Amir Temur Avenue.
Phone numbers and hours can change — call ahead before you visit.