by
Isaak Brodsky, c. 1912Restoration of rooms, personal belongings, and furniture of the Memorial Museum of
Haji Zeynalabdin Taghiyev has been organized by specialists from Azerbaijan and Italy. The interior restorations are based on photographs from the family photo album. The museum includes the following restored rooms: • '''Taghiyev's study''' – furnished with Taghiyev's writing desk, armchair, books on Russian law, and a private collection of paintings. Included is a portrait of Taghiyev himself, painted by
Isaak Brodsky in 1912, which was commissioned by the city council for his financial contributions to aid the construction of a local technical college. •
Oriental Hall – one of the mansion's largest and most ornate rooms, designed in an Oriental (
Mauritanian) style. It was used for official meetings, receptions, and ceremonies. Nine kilograms of gold were used for inscription and decoration. • '''Taghiyev's library''' – the contents of the room highlight Taghiyev's great efforts to promote learning and
philanthropy. For example, he financed the publishing of works by prominent writers, poets, and historians. He also owned the newspaper
Kaspi and was the first to publish the
Quran in
Azerbaijani. •
Billiard room •
Dining room – displays velvet-covered chairs, a silver enameled dinner set, silver knives from France, cut glass goblets, and other luxuries. •
Monitored room – an interactive display for museum visitors. •
Boudoir – a small sitting room of Taghiyev's second wife, Sona Khanim. Also called the "Mirror Hall" due to the plate glass covering the ceiling and colorful ornaments decorating the walls. •
Bedroom •
Dressing room == Museum funds ==