Geology Museum
The Geology Museum in Almaty, established in 1942, showcases metal ores and minerals mostly found in Kazakhstan. During the Second World War, these precious resources were actively extracted to meet the exigencies of the frontlines. This wartime exploration not only fulfilled the resource requirements of the Soviet army but also enriched the museum's collection, which now boasts over 2,500 unique exhibits.
The museum's allure extends beyond its exhibits, as its architectural design is equally captivating. Situated underground at a depth of 5 meters, visitors are transported to the entrance via a miner's lift. This distinctive entry offers guests an immersive glimpse into the intricacies of ore mining, enabling them to engage with the realm of geology.
Comprising three rooms, the Geology Museum offers a diverse experience. The first hall, designed in the semblance of a mine, is the smallest yet engaging introduction. The subsequent space, named the "Mineralogical Gallery," showcases an array of minerals, rocks, and gems. The third room unveils a diorama depicting the emergence of life on Earth. Additionally, a cinema hall is available for screenings of films elucidating the origins of life on our planet.
Within the museum's confines, visitors can marvel at an array of specimens, such as quartz, pyrite, moss agate, dioptase, calcites, and many more. Notably, the Geology Museum doesn't solely showcase minerals and ores indigenous to Kazakhstan; it also houses selections from various foreign locales. Moreover, an onsite shop offers the opportunity to acquire jewelry and precious stones.
Regrettably, the Geology Museum is presently closed. The reasons for this closure and the duration of the suspension of the institution's activities remain undisclosed.
How to get there?
Address: 85 Dostyk Ave.
The museum can be reached by buses #5, 5a, 5B, 12, 29, 29R, 48, 66, 120, 121, and 141.
The Abay subway station is located approximately 700 meters (766 yd) away.
Other tourist attractions near the Geology Museum:
- Hotel Kazakhstan
- Abay Square
- Monument to Abay Qunanbaiuly
- Monument to Shamshi Kaldayakov
- Palace of the Republic
- Gylym Ordasy Museum
- Kazakh National Agrarian University
- Monument to Alexander Pushkin
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