The International Mugham Center of Azerbaijan is a center of Azerbaijani arts and music aiming to promote preserve and popularize the specific genre of Azerbaijani music – Mugham.The Mugham Center was built on initiative of the First Lady of Azerbaijan, Mehriban Aliyeva.The Center covers 7,500 square meters and has 3 stories.
Funding was provided by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation. Design of the building was based on the elements and shapes of Tar, Azeri musical instrument used in performing Mugham. Concert hall fits 350 people, The Center also has a club,restaurant, study halls and record studios. The official opening of The International Mugham Center took place on December, 2008. The Center hosts Mugham Festivals, concerts, and recitals of various singers and performers.