Table 33: Number of state cultural institutions in the Republic of Azerbaijan, 2014
| Domain | Cultural institutions (sub-domains) | Number (Year) | Trend (++ to –) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cultural heritage | Historical and cultural monuments | 6 308 | |
| State reserves | 28 | ||
| State museums | 233 | + | |
| Cultural heritage restoration/research institutions | 5 | ||
| Visual arts | Art galleries | 33 | |
| Exhibition Hall | 1 | ||
| Performing arts | Philharmonics | 4 | |
| Concert halls | 5 | ||
| Independent collectives | 5 | – | |
| Opera and ballet theatre | 1 | ||
| Drama, musical-comedy and musical dramatic theatres | 19 | ||
| Children’s and young people’s theatre | 8 | ||
| Children’s music, art and painting schools | 237 | – | |
| Baku School of Choreography | 1 | ||
| Books and Libraries | Libraries | 3 291 | – |
| Republican Library Collector | 1 | ||
| State Editorial and publishing houses | 6 | ||
| Audiovisual | State Film Foundation | 1 | |
| State film studios | 7 | ||
| Movie theatres | 7 | – | |
| Film distribution bases | 5 | ||
| Interdisciplinary | Palaces and houses of culture, clubs | 2 729 | – |
| Culture and recreation parks | 347 | + | |
| Leisure centres | 4 | ||
| Scientific-methodological centre for culture | 1 | ||
| Centre for the training and professional development of workers in cultural institutions | 1 | ||
| Other | National Culinary Centre | 1 | |
| Circus | 1 | ||
| Zoo | 1 |
Source: Ministry of Culture and Tourism, 2015; State Statistical Committee, 2015.
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