Kazakhstan, the ninth largest country of the world is home to some of the most interesting museums, galleries and theatres that give you a sneak peek into the history, culture, archaeology education and the arts of the country. Most of the museums in Kazakhstan not only display exhibits that date back centuries but also keep adding new items on display that pique the interests of tourists as well as the locals.
The museums in Kazakhstan only get richer with each passing year, with new artwork and archaeological items being placed in the public eye. We have got you a list of the top 10 museums in Kazakhstan that you must visit when you are in the country.
Best Time To Visit Kazakhstan
The best months to visit Kazakhstan would be from the months of July to August. During these months the weather is perfectly suitable for outdoor and indoor activities, neither is it burning hot nor is it freezing cold during this time.
Composed of different biomes, Kazakhstan has different regions that experience varying weather types around different times of the month, so it makes sense to check the weather of the regions that you are going to be visiting.
10 Top Museums In Kazakhstan
Not just for history buffs, these museums in the charming land of Kazakhstan are a must visit for all travelers from all walks of life to know more about the rich culture of the locals!
1. The Central State Museum
Built in the year 1985, the Central State Museum is the largest museum in all of Central Asia. The Central State Museum happens to be the only museum that displays ethnography and history along with anthropology. If you take your time exploring each artefact and its description, you can easily spend one whole day at the Central State Museum in Kazakhstan. The exhibits that are currently housed in the Central State Museum of Kazakhstan were originally exhibited in Orenburg in the 1830s but were then shifted to the Central State Museum which is considered to be one of the best architectural structures in the city of Almaty.
Timings: The museum remains open to the public from 9:30am to 5:30pm on all days of the week.
Location: Almaty, Kazakhstan.
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2. The National Museum Of The Republic Of Kazakhstan
The National Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan is the newest museum in Central Asia, it was established within the framework of the Cultural Heritage State Programme in the year 2004 and is located on the Independence Square. The museum is spread over an area of 74,000 square metres and is divided into seven blocks with some of the blocks having up to nine floors. The museum consists of several halls including Hall of Astana, the Hall of Independent Kazakhstan, and the Hall of History, the Ethnography Hall and the Halls of Modern Art. The National Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan is a contemporary style museum, one of the best modern art museums in Kazakhstan.
Timings: The museum remains open to the public from 10am to 6pm on all days of the week.
Location: Tauelsizdik Ave 54, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan.
3. The Kazakh Museum Of Folk Musical Instruments
The Kazakh Museum of Folk Musical Instruments is the best place to take your kids if you are travelling with family. A wooden building erected in the year1908, the museum houses lots of different folk musical instruments and is a paradise of sorts for music enthusiasts. Other parts of the museum also organize thematic excursion programs and master-classes that give lessons on how to play different folk instruments that are housed in the museum. The museum also offers opportunities to visitors to participate in a theatrical performance and a concert of the ethnic folk group called “Turan”.
Timings: The museum remains open from 10am to 7pm for visitors on all days of the week except Mondays.
Location: Zenkov St, Almaty 050000, Kazakhstan.
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4. Kasteyey State Museum Of Arts
The Kasteyey Museum was opened in the year 1976 and is one of the largest art museums in Kazakhstan. The exhibits at the museum give visitors an insight into the artistic culture of Asia, Europe and Kazakhstan. The museum is also the regional hub of the country’s leading cultural programmes , researches and is an important educational centres in the sphere of fine arts.
Timings: The museum remains open from 10am to 6pm for visitors on all days of the week except Mondays.
Location: Satpaev St 50а, Almaty 050000, Kazakhstan.
5. Kazakhstan Military History Museum
The Kazakhstan Military History Museum is one of the newest additions to the museums in the country. The Military History Museum was opened in 2016 and houses over 7000 different unique exhibits that are combined exhibits from the Swedish Army Museum. The military museum is extremely interesting and the first of its kind that is currently operating directly under Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Defence.
Timings: The museum remains open from 10am to 6pm for visitors on all days of the week.
Location: Respublika Ave 2, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan.
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6. The Museum Of Saken Seifullin
Named after the famous poet and writer Saken Seifullin, the Museum of Saken Seifullin was built in the year 1846 to celebrate the contributions of the celebrated pioneer of Kazakh literature. The museum houses documents, photographs and even the personal belongings of Saken Seifullen. The museum has six different halls and is definitely worth a visit if you have a thing for poetry and writing.
Timings: The museum remains open from 10am to 7pm for visitors on all days of the week except Mondays.
Location: Mukhtar Auezov Street 20(78) Auezov Street, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan.
7. Kulanshi Art Centre
Kulanshi Art Centre is a modern art gallery seated in the main building of the Palace of Peace and Accord. This gallery is one of the most interesting museums and galleries in Kazakhstan as it houses the artistic works of most of the artists from Portugal, Germany, Turkey and of course, Kazakhstan. The museum also regularly runs master classes for students and aspiring artists at the gallery itself. If you are someone withith a keen interest in modern art and in learning about the applied arts of Kazakhstan, this gallery is the perfect place for you to be!
Timings: The museum remains open from 10am to 7pm for visitors on all days of the week except Sundays.
Location: Astana 020000, Kazakhstan.
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8. Nazarbayev Center
The Nazarbayev Center was built in the year 2012 to promote and study the scientific, humanitarian, analytical and educational works of Kazakhstan. The centre boasts of having an in-house ‘think tank’ that acts as a very important place in conducting researches and one that houses over 6,00,000 books in the library. The Nazarbayev Center also has a museum that speaks about Kazakhstan’s glorious history along with the achievements and works of the country’s founding president, Nursultan Nazarbayev.
Timings: The centre remains open from 10am to 5pm for visitors.
Location: Yengbekshiler Street 10, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan.
9. Palace of Peace And Reconciliation
Built in the year of 2006, the Palace of Peace and Reconciliation symbolizes friendship, peace and unity in Kazakhstan. In addition to being the living symbol of peace in Kazakhstan, the Palace also represents the world’s religious faiths, has a 1500 seat opera house as well as a national centre for Kazakhstan’s ethnic and geographical groups. The Palace of Peace and Reconciliation was erected just within twenty-one months and is over half the height of the Pyramid of Cheops (Giza). The four sides of the Palace are oriented in the four directions of the world which is an implication that Kazakhstan welcomes people of all nationalities and even those practising different religions. The Palace of Peace and Reconciliation in Kazakhstan is easily one of the finest museums and theatres in Kazakhstan with a superior architectural structure.
Timings: The palace remains open from 10am to 6pm on all days of the week except Sundays.
Location: Tauelsizdik Ave 57, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan.
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10. Anatomical Museum
A modest one-room museum located in the Semey Medical University, the Anatomical Museum is a very intriguing place to explore if you are from the medical background or even if you just have an interest in learning about the human body. The museum displays different organs (as you would expect) while another part of the museum also displays babies and embryos with harrowing deformities. The Anatomical Museum is definitely for the faint-hearted!
Timings: The museum is open to visitors from 8:30am to 5pm.
Location: Abai street 103, Semey 070000, Kazakhstan.
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So, what are you waiting for? Get ready to soak in the soothing vibes of this scenic country on your next vacation. Plan your trip to Kazakhstan for an amazing time with your friends and family and have an unforgettable holiday!
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