National Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan

The exhibits themselves are quite nice. The issue with the museum is that the curation is extremely chaotic. There’s no sign telling you where to go, there’s multiple branching paths that don’t meet up later and there are so many dead ends. You’ll be walking into the Ancient Turkic States hall, somehow end up in the paleontology section, then suddenly in the Golden Hall etc. The museum would be genuinely enjoyable if they can re-design the layout as the exhibits are already interesting.

My favorite spot in Astana must have been the National Museum. They really cover every part of Kazakh history, art, culture, and scientific contributions, and there’s multiple staggeringly beautiful art pieces, including a gold bird and orb hanging in the opening atria.

An excellent first stop during my visit to Astana. Spent almost 4-hours perusing salons on different floors. Cost for foreigners is 2000 KZT.

We had a lovely English guide. Good to hear and see the history of Kazakhstan. Would recommend. They had a five arts display as well which was cool

That museum is the first time . Great ! I I bravely embarked on a journey of challenge to see the mysterious space from the 4th to the 5th floor, just like an adventurer entering an unknown dungeon!

Their collection is amazing, and the design and layout are very beautiful, with extraordinary art. It is one of the best museums in the world. Must visit when you are in Astana city.

Guide Aliya performed a fantastic excursion today for us - she definitely deserves a raise ❤️ We could listen to her for hours - she was very knowledgeable, entertaining and overall a great guide. Her English was spot on. The price per person with an English guide was 3,500 tenge.

the national museum is a wonderful place. entry was only 1700 TG and the walkthrough was very thorough. I came to find Golden Man which I found in gold hall. the exhibits explained everything in Kazakh, Russian, and English so I was a Tually able to follow along. the atmosphere was very welcoming, intuitive and peaceful. I toured on my own, but they also provided guided tours for a price I don't know. I didn't buy souvenirs but they had a very good selection of different gifts reflecting Kazakhstan's rich cultural heritage. one of my favourite exhibits was a city-cast of Astana on the floor in a big hall. the building was tastefully built and I enjoyed my time there.