East Kazakhstan Regional Architectural and Ethnographic Museum-Reserve
The East Kazakhstan Regional Architectural and Ethnographic Museum-Reserve is a notable cultural site in Ust-Kamenogorsk. The museum-reserve comprises three buildings and the Left Bank Complex.
First Building
The first building, constructed in 1881, is a two-story brick structure. It hosts the exhibitions "Altai Gems" and "Decorative and Applied Arts of Artists of St. Petersburg," as well as the staff's offices. Visitors can explore this museum online to view masterpieces of graphics, numismatics, decorative arts, and more. Applications for online tours should be submitted in advance.
Historically, this building served as the city primary school. During World War II, it was repurposed as a hospital.
Address:
Kazakhstan, Ust-Kamenogorsk, 29 Beibitshilik St.
Transportation:
Buses #53, 54 or minibuses #230, 261
Opening Hours:
Mon-Fri, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm (lunch break from 1:00 to 2:00 pm)
Sat-Sun: By request
Second Building
The second building is a one-story, snow-white museum showcasing the ethnographic heritage of the Kazakhs from Eastern Kazakhstan in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It also features the ethnography of small nationalities in the region. Built in 1914, it originally sold glass and earthenware dishes and was later used as a restaurant during the Soviet era.
Address:
Kazakhstan, Ust-Kamenogorsk, 59 Gorky St.
Transportation:
Buses #4, 25, 25A, 42, 47, 3, 54, 60
Opening Hours:
Daily, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday: Closed
Third Building
The third building houses the exhibition "We Are the People of Kazakhstan," which celebrates the multinational unity of Kazakhstan's people. It also contains departments for scientific and educational work. Built in 1901 as a girls' college, it later became a school and then a hospital.
Address:
Kazakhstan, Ust-Kamenogorsk, 67 K. Kaisenov St.
Transportation:
Buses #53, 54 or minibuses #230, 261
Opening Hours:
Daily, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday: Closed
The Left Bank Complex
The museum-reserve also includes the Left Bank Complex, an ensemble of various attractions. Here, visitors can enjoy a zoo, botanical park, military equipment displays, river activities, fishing, and a miniature replica of the Great Silk Road. For more information, read this article.
The East Kazakhstan Regional Architectural and Ethnographic Museum-Reserve offers a rich glimpse into the cultural and historical heritage of the region, making it a fascinating destination for both in-person and virtual visitors.
Other tourist attractions near the museum:
- Holy Trinity Cathedral
- Park of Kasym Kaysenov
- Park of Jambyl Jabayev
- Miniature Replica of the Baiterek Monument
- East Kazakhstan Regional Museum of Arts
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