The exposition on the first floor of the museum displays exhibits belonging to the Stone, Paleolithic, Neolithic, Eneolithic, Bronze and Iron periods (flint and obsidian, labor tools, clay pots, bronze swords and daggers, women's ornaments), and antique coins. The next exhibition hall contains ethnographic materials including carpet products, national clothing, and household items that refer to the period from the second half of the 19th century to the present.
September 18 marks the birth of two prominent figures in Azerbaijan’s musical culture — Uzeyir Abdulhuseyn oglu Hajibeyli and Muslim Muhammed oglu Magomayev. Through their creative work and multifaceted activities, both made a significant contribution to the formation and development of professional music in Azerbaijan.
The memory of Yasen Ahmadov is also preserved at the National Museum of History of Azerbaijan.
The events of September 1918 are also reflected in the military decorations, archaeological finds, and other material objects preserved in the collections of the National Museum of History of Azerbaijan.
On September 9, 2026, a specialty exam was held at the National Museum of History of Azerbaijan for applicants seeking admission to the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program.
On September 1, marking the anniversary of the death of the renowned philanthropist and entrepreneur Haji Zeynalabdin Tagiyev (1838–1924), staff of the National Museum of History of Azerbaijan visited his grave in Mardakan.