Museum of Geology of Kazakhstan

Today, Kazakhstan boasts the 9th position in the world in terms of area and in terms of the largest mineral reserves in the earth. According to the data of the global mineral resources industry, 39 out of 55 different types of minerals and raw metals are mined in Kazakhstan, and where the number of mineral deposits exceeds the majority of indicators. world average mineral extraction.

Since ancient times, various metals and minerals have been mined on the territory of Kazakhstan, the processing and mining are constantly being improved to achieve the highest efficiency. In the eighteenth century, the first geological museums were established in a number of countries around the world with artifacts extracted from mineral deposits and underground mining projects in Kazakhstan. And following in the footsteps of advanced countries in the world, Kazakhstan established its own geological museum with the aim of sharing its pride with friends around the world about the diversity of underground mineral deposits.

During the Second World War, when Almaty was one of the evacuation centers in 1942, the Geological Museum was opened at the Institute of Geosciences under the designation of Academician Kanysh Imantaevich Saptaev. After the war ended, and the museum prospered with an increase in exhibits and visitors. Since 1969, the museum has regularly held periodic exhibitions that attract a large number of visitors. After the independence day, a new Geology Museum was invested and renovated more spaciously on a new ground and officially opened to visitors on August 26, 1997.

The first experience when visiting the museum is to try "the feeling of going down to the mines deep in the ground" with an ancient elevator designed according to the original in the actual mines. When you go underground, it is the center of the museum with the actual mines. You will witness stone walls, wooden pillars, railway tracks and wagons filled with ore; and especially the sounds emanating from the machinery, from a simulated mining operation… all will make your visit extremely interesting.

At the museum's exhibition hall, visitors will have the opportunity to witness the original samples of minerals and mineral ores with extremely eye-catching colors, especially the collection of Kazakh onyx, various gemstones. , mined throughout Kazakhstan. In addition, photos, maps and other geological information will help you better understand the rich mineral resources and mining industry in Kazakhstan. You will be extremely impressed with the huge, colorful painting 15 meters long at the end of the corridor that outlines "the development history of life on Earth".

Besides visiting and learning about the mining industry in Kazakhstan, visitors can freely choose a souvenir or jewelry made of precious stones that are displayed and sold at the gem shops located in the area. campus and under the management of the museum.

The museum is open from 10.00 AM to 07.30 PM (closed on Saturdays and Sundays). Entrance fee is 250 KZT/adult and 150 KZT/child.