National Museum of Kazakhstan: A Decade of Cultural Preservation
Established by a government decree on July 2, 2013, and officially opened on July 2, 2014, the National Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Astana has emerged as a significant cultural hub in Central Asia. Spanning 74,000 square meters, with 14,000 dedicated to exhibitions, it boasts a collection of over 218,000 items ranging from the Neolithic era to contemporary times, featuring remarkable gold artifacts. Funded entirely by the state and operating under the Ministry of Culture and Sport, the museum provides educational initiatives such as 'Fun Ethnography' and 'School Day at the Museum.' It also promotes accessibility through sign language tours, tactile exhibits, and free admission every third Sunday, ensuring a welcoming environment for all visitors.
Key facts
- National Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan opened July 2, 2014 in Astana.
- Covers 74,000 sq m with 14,000 sq m exhibition space and 5,000 sq m storage.
- Collection includes over 218,000 objects from Neolithic to present.
- Highlights include gold artifacts from ancient nomadic cultures.
- Museum is fully state-funded, originally by KazMunayGas.
- Operates under Ministry of Culture and Sport of Kazakhstan.
- Runs educational programs for children, including student-led tours.
- Free entry every third Sunday of the month.
Entities
Artists
- Kasteev
- Galymbaeva
- Shardenov
- Sidorkin
- Ismailova
Institutions
- National Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan
- KazMunayGas
- Ministry of Culture and Sport of the Republic of Kazakhstan
- Central State Museum of Alma-Ata
- Artribune
Locations
- Astana
- Kazakhstan
- Almaty
- Alma-Ata
- Central Asia
- France
- Italy
- Germany
- Russia