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National Museum of Kazakhstan, Astana

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Delve into the country's rich heritage and history at National Museum of Kazakhstan, a modern, eclectic glass-and-marble structure housing chronologically sorted displays across seven floors. Opened in 2014, the museum boasts interactive exhibits that detail Kazakhstan's diverse culture, as well as an extensive collection of ancient artifacts, relics from medieval and Soviet eras, and contemporary artworks. Audio guides in English help you understand the exhibits, and an onsite restaurant provides refreshment. Plan your visit to National Museum of Kazakhstan and a wealth of other attractions, well-known and undiscovered, using our Astana vacation trip planner.
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  • August 18, 2017
    Seeing it from the outside looks really huge, but then at the end of the visit we wondered: is that all? And the rest? ... The rest there. Anyway we liked what we saw, including 4 terracotta soldiers from China.
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  • August 18, 2017
    Very big but uninviting. Exhibits of boring, for a one-time visit. Guide No.
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  • August 15, 2017
    Interesting Museum and see when you're passing in Astana. We regret the exorbitant price of 1000 strained to access the gold room.
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  • April 14, 2017
    Breath taking. Just amazing and rich in Kazakhstan history! And the technology is top notch. Unforgettable experience!!!
  • November 1, 2016
    Nice museum. The exhibitions include ancient and medieval history, Hall of Astana, ethnography, nomadic times and modern history as well. You need to pay an extra 1000T fit the Hall of Gold but I found it interesting. Lots of gold jewellery and decorated items are on display and the audio guide is included. Generally there are not much detailed descriptions which made it less informative so I would recommend the audio guide.
  • March 6, 2017
    The huge new museum is an architectural treasure of constructivism as well as a home to the Golden man and an interactive 3D map of Astana. A must see! One big minus o ly works till 5pm.
  • March 22, 2017
    Wide, rich and big compilation of Kazakhstan's culture masterpieces. Multi-language audio guide, several souvenir shops. Good place to spend much time.
  • July 1, 2017
    Was amazing, I learned a lot of things about Kazakhstan!
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