Museum of Musical Instruments

A small but very interesting museum showcasing traditional musical instruments from Kazakhstan. The dombra and the kobyz (stringed lutes) featured heavily but harps, flutes, drums and accordions were also well displayed. The displays are beautifully presented behind anti reflection glass with signage in Russian and English. There are video presentations showing the instruments being played. Could spend about 1 hour here. There is also a gallery with international instruments from South East and Eastern Asia. Free toilets downstairs. Well worth a visit.

Not a vast museum, but a densely packed one at that. They’ve got a good collection of instruments on display, not on from across Central Asia, but from around the world.

This is a great place for those interested in examining musical instruments. There are many examples of dombra-style instruments from their original owners. You can find both stringed and wind instruments in this museum.

This is a very good museum with amazing displays of musical instruments I had never seen before, especially as someone from South America. My only suggestion would be to offer souvenirs that are more specific to the museum, rather than general items from the city. Despite that, the experience was very good and educational. The staff were very friendly and spoke good English. Best regards.

Not that a big museum. But if you are interested in instruments, can be enjoyable. There are not only Kazakhstan instruments, also the other countries one. Entrance fee was 1500 tenge (2025).

Nice place to visit while you are in Almaty, Kazakhstan. the entry ticket can be bought at the gate. Ticket price is 1500 tenge. The museum of musical instruments is a museum of folk music instruments from all over the world. The journey of musical instruments is very interesting. Also, the museum building itself is very beautiful. It has a unique architecture. Located just at the edge of Panfilov Park.

I really enjoyed this museum and the girl at the entrance was very helpful. So many instruments, with descriptions in 3 languages. Including English

A nice museum with Kazakh instruments and instruments from around the world. Nicely labeled, including English. It takes about 1 hour to visit if taking your time and observing. If you're not interested in reading, it might only take 15 minutes.