Nukus, Republic of Karakalpakstan, Uzbekistan | The Savitsky Museum is located in Nukus, the capital of the autonomous Republic of Karakalpakstan in Uzbekistan. Nukus is situated in the western part of the country, near the borders with Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan, and is approximately 1,500 kilometers from Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan. The museum is in the heart of Nukus, making it easily accessible for visitors exploring this unique region of Uzbekistan.