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16.02.2026 The art exhibition “When the Lanterns Are Lit”

From 16 February to 2 March 2026, the National Central Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan presents the children’s art exhibition “When the Lanterns Are Lit”, dedicated to one of the most poetic and meaningful traditional celebrations of Chinese culture — the Lantern Festival. The project is implemented by the “You Are an Artist” Painting […]

31.01.2026 The presentation of new book «Akege Sagynysh» by teacher, composer, poet, and public figure Saltanat Sultanova

The National Central Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan hosted a solemn presentation of the new book «Akege Sagynysh» by teacher, composer, poet, and public figure Saltanat Sultanova. The book’s central themes are the image of the father, family values, child-rearing, and national spirit. During the celebratory event, guests were introduced to the author’s creative […]

04.02.2026 The exhibition “Zhylaidy Zhurek”, dedicated to the 95th anniversary of the birth of the outstanding poet Mukagali Makatayev

On February 4, 2026, at 11:00 AM, the National Central Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan will host a literary-musical evening and a traveling exhibition, “Zhylaidy Zhurek”, dedicated to the 95th anniversary of the birth of the outstanding poet Mukagali Makatayev. Mukagali Makatayev was an outstanding Kazakh poet, lyrist, translator, and a classic of XX […]

16.01-11.02.2026 The exhibition “Hand in Glove”

The National Central Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan presents the traveling exhibition “Hand in Glove”, prepared by the Estonian National Museum (ENM) with the support  of the Embassy of Estonia in Kazakhstan. The exhibition presents one of the most iconic and poetic aspects of Estonian culture – the tradition of mitten knitting, which for […]

31.12.2025 Happy New Year!

Dear guests and residents of the city! The National Central Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan congratulates everyone on a Happy New Year! We wish you a good festive mood, success in life and interesting events! We look forward to seeing you at our museum in the new year! We would like to inform you […]

15.12.2025 The Republican Reporting Exhibition «ECHO OF TIME»

On December 15, 2025, at 4 pm. In the National Central Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan will be the opening of the Republican Reporting Exhibition «ECHO OF TIME». The exhibition is dedicated to outstanding representatives of Kazakh visual art and the 100th anniversaries of Khakimzhan Nauryzbayev and Moldakhmet Kenbaev, the 175th anniversary of Nikolai […]

28.11.2025 The exhibition «SACRED LAND» by Kali Koralasbayev

The grand opening of the solo exhibition «SACRED LAND» by Kali Koralasbayev, Honored Worker of Culture of the Republic of Kazakhstan, artist, sculptor, and cartoonist, will take place on 28th of November, 2025, at 4 pm. at the National Central Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The exhibition is timed to coincide with Republic Day […]

19.11.2025 The Ninth Patchwork Festival «Eastern Bazaar» once again opens its doors to admirers of textile art in Almaty.

Almaty, Kazakhstan, November 19-26, 2025 The National Central Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan will host the 9th Patchwork Festival «Eastern Bazaar», dedicated to the decorative and applied art of patchwork and quilting. This significant cultural event brings together masters, artists, and enthusiasts of patchwork from across Kazakhstan, creating a platform for intercultural dialogue and […]

Dear guests and residents of Almaty!                                         

Please be informed that due to technical reasons the museum will close one hour earlier on February 21, at 5:00 PM. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.