From October 17 to November 7, museum staff, representatives of scientific and cultural institutions, and cultural heritage preservation experts from Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan are in the United States to learn about practices in the fields of cultural heritage preservation and museum management.

As reported on the website of the Ministry of Culture of Turkmenistan, the trip was organized within the framework of the subregional "Cultural Heritage" project, supported by the U.S. Department of State.

The primary professional objectives of the program include studying best practices, exchanging international experience in exhibition planning and design, and ensuring the security of museum objects. The initiative also aims to develop and strengthen cooperation with museums and scientific and cultural institutions in the United States, while promoting their historical and cultural achievements in celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary.

The first stage of the study visit took place in Washington, D.C. During this time, representatives from the Central Asian region learned about government policy regarding the fight against the illicit trafficking of cultural property. The visit then continued in Los Angeles, with meetings held at the Getty Center and the Getty Museum. Discussions focused on the museums' experience in the restoration and preservation of artifacts from the ancient world.