About The Military Historical Museum of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Kazakhstan

It was opened on December 1, 2015, by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan – Nursultan Nazarbayev. The yurt-shaped museum showcases exhibitions on weaponry and warfare, with striking murals greeting visitors. Each exhibit in the museum is unique and a must-see for anyone interested in military history. The chariot sculpture at the main entrance is the most eye-catchy. The museum occupies four floors, the bottom 3 are extensive displays of all things military which was collected from all over Kazakhstan and the top floor consists of art exhibits. In a small area, there is a display of WW2 equipment which included old Soviet propaganda posters, dioramas, pictures, swords, and guns. The second floor includes a man stone display and an excellent display of ancient rifles including Soviet standard rifle and gunpowder holders.
Another unique aspect of the museum is an interesting ancient horse skeleton. All modern military equipment, mines, and machine guns can be found on the 3rd floor. Apart from exhibitions, the museum also includes research activity by constantly conducting conferences, discussions, and events on military topics.

Must See

There are 4 floors inside the museum and each floor exhibit unique collections of display that anyone can find interesting.
The museum has some of the interesting things to see such as

  • Jet aircraft cockpit
  • The chariot sculpture
  • WW2 equipment
  • Ancient horse skeleton
  • Grenade launchers, bazookas, field guns, missile launchers
  • Sculptures and many beautiful paintings
     

How to reach

 Bus route 52 reaches the museum from the city center      

One can reach the place with a taxi as well, it will take around 6 minutes.

Tips

  • Other major city attractions nearby include the river embankment which may be reached by walking.
  • Children may not find the place interesting.
  • Walking tour, so one must wear comfortable shoes.
  • Carry an ample amount of water so that you can stay hydrated during the tour.
  • Make sure to carry sunscreen if it is sunny outside.
  • No advance booking required as it is a free entrance.
  • Do some research before you go and try less crowded days and times.
  • Leave heavier bags behind at the hotel room and go hands-free.
  • Kids should be kept under the supervision of adults so that they cannot play with the display equipment.

Visit Time

Sunday:              10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 
Monday:              10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 
Tuesday:             10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 
Wednesday:        10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 
Thursday:            10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 
Friday:                 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.  
Saturday:             10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 

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Waiting Time

None

 

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Entrance Fee

No

 

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Time you can spend

2 hours

 

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Weather

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