Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan

The museum opened in 1931 and is one of the largest museums in Central Asia. The collection of Kazakh history contains archaeological, cultural, and political artefacts. Galleries and exhibition rooms display over 200,000 items of great significance and you could easily spend hours here exploring them all.

Collections present both the past and present lives of the people of Kazakhstan. There are numerous artefacts with modern relevance and simple early relics from the Eurasian Steppe. Artefacts range from stone tools to items used in traditional Kazakh theatre, for example.

Textiles, religious imagery, military gear, and rare books can also be found in the halls. Kazakhstan's largest museum maintains the gold items of Almaty and depicts the origins of symbols and decorations used in modern society. The Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan is an unbelievable cornerstone for protecting and preserving the country's rich history.

As well as the exhibitions, the museum also continues to fund research, scientific studies, and produce lectures for its numerous cultural projects.