Termez State University provides public access to culturally significant facilities and educational spaces, allowing residents from across Surkhandarya Region to engage with historical heritage, academic resources and community activities. The university maintains an open-access approach in which many campus facilities are available to external visitors free of charge outside scheduled academic hours, subject to institutional arrangements and operational requirements.
The university's Museum of Victims of Repression (Qatag‘on qurbonlari xotirasi muzeyi) is open to members of the public free of charge on three designated days each week. Visitors from outside the university, including school pupils, teachers, local residents, researchers and community organisations, can explore its historical exhibitions and learn about Uzbekistan's intellectual and cultural heritage.
Established within the university's institutional structure, the museum preserves the memory of individuals who suffered political repression and introduces visitors to the educational, cultural and social contributions of the Jadid reform movement. Its collections and educational activities offer opportunities to understand an important period of Uzbekistan's history, making the museum a valuable cultural resource for the wider region.
Community Access and Cultural Heritage Education
During 2025, the museum welcomed visitors from different social, educational and professional backgrounds.
On 23 January 2025, military personnel from the Termez garrison and veterans visited the museum, exploring exhibitions dedicated to the victims of repression and the Jadid intellectual movement. The visit was accompanied by an educational programme involving university academic staff, who discussed the historical significance of reformist thinkers and their contributions to national development.
A further community visit took place on 15 March 2025, when school-leavers from socially disadvantaged households visited Termez State University under the From Poverty to Prosperity initiative. Participants were introduced to the university museum alongside its library, classrooms and other educational facilities. The activity extended cultural and educational opportunities to young people whose family circumstances might otherwise limit their exposure to university environments.
On 30 August 2025, the museum also welcomed teachers and students from the Imam Termezi Islamic educational institution, school pupils and military personnel ahead of Uzbekistan's Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Repression.
These visits illustrate how the university combines permanent public access arrangements with organised educational programmes, ensuring that historical exhibitions serve audiences beyond the university community.
Free Access to University Facilities Beyond Academic Hours
Public access at Termez State University is not confined to the museum.
Residents from across Surkhandarya Region may use various university facilities, including sports infrastructure and library resources, generally free of charge during periods when these facilities are not required for scheduled academic activities. These arrangements help connect the university with local communities and make its educational and recreational infrastructure available to a broader population.
The university's library facilities offer opportunities for community members to engage with educational literature, academic publications and learning resources. Sports facilities provide additional opportunities for physical activity and recreation, strengthening the institution's contribution to community well-being.
The availability of these facilities outside academic hours supports more effective use of university infrastructure and allows community members to benefit from resources that would otherwise primarily serve enrolled students and university personnel.
Accessible Facilities for Visitors with Disabilities
Accessibility is an important feature of the university's public-use arrangements. The museum and other community-accessible facilities incorporate provisions intended to accommodate visitors with disabilities, enabling individuals with different mobility and access requirements to participate in cultural, educational and recreational activities.
The university's wider campus accessibility measures include adapted entrances, ramps, accessible pathways, designated parking and other supporting infrastructure. These measures help reduce physical barriers for visitors with disabilities and contribute to a more inclusive campus environment.
By combining regular free museum access with broader community use of university facilities and disability-inclusive infrastructure, Termez State University provides opportunities for people from different backgrounds to engage with its cultural and educational resources.
The museum's three designated free-access days each week, together with documented visits from schools, military organisations and community groups, demonstrate the university's provision of public access to a culturally significant institution throughout the 2025 reporting period.