Ulaanbaatar: Choijin Lama Temple Museum｜Mongolia

Step into the Choijin Lama Temple Museum, a unique symbol of Mongolia’s religious, historical, cultural, and artistic legacy. Originally built in 1908 by order of the Eighth Bogd Jebtsundamba Khutuktu in honor of his younger brother Luvsankhaidav, the temple operated as a religious site until 1936. It was later designated as a premier historical and cultural monument by the decree of the Presidium of the People’s Great Khural on November 13, 1941.

Today, the museum showcases more than 6,000 rare and priceless artifacts and continuously carries out research, preservation, and public education through its exhibitions, scholarly publications, conferences, thematic and traditional displays, educational programs, digital content, and various cultural events.

During your visit, step into exquisitely preserved temple halls adorned with vibrant Buddhist murals, intricate wood carvings, silk appliqué thangkas, and sacred sculptures that date back to the 19th and early 20th centuries. Witness the rich iconography and symbolism of Mongolian Buddhism, explore ceremonial items once used by high-ranking lamas, and gain insight into monastic life during Mongolia’s theocratic era.

Through expertly curated displays and tranquil temple surroundings, the Choijin Lama Temple Museum offers not only a visual feast of sacred art but also a deeply immersive journey into the spiritual and cultural soul of Mongolia.