In memory of Bahruz Kangarli, a prominent figure in art of painting of Azerbaijan, the museum was established on the order of the Chairman of the Supreme Assembly of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic on May 22, 2001, named "About the perpetuation of name of Bahruz Kangarli".

[2] After a major reconstruction, the building of Bahruz Kangarli Museum was opened on June 24, 2013.

58 of them are original works of the artist, 300 are photocopies, documents about his family, life and activity, household items, and other materials.

On April 13, 2012, the president of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev signed an order to celebrate the 120th jubilee of Bahruz Kengarli.

[3] According to this order, the Supreme Assembly of Nakhchivan prepared and implemented Action Plans.