Kazakh Museum of Folk Musical Instruments, A Melodic Journey Through Ethnic Heritage
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Introduction
The Kazakh National Musical Instruments Museum is located in Panfilov Park in the city center, and the antique bell tower-style building is particularly eye-catching. Its exterior walls are lined with wooden boards, and a traditional Kazakh musical instrument called "Kobyz" is erected in front of the building. The museum was originally a military officers' conference hall built in 1908. After its renovation in 1980, it became the Kazakh Republic National Musical Instruments Museum and opened to the public. The museum houses 53 types of instruments that have been used by many famous musicians such as Abai and Zhambul, as well as dozens of instruments from all over the world, making it one of the world's famous musical instrument museums. Opening hours Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 19:00.