The Central State Museum of Kazakhstan is the largest museum in Almaty and one of the largest museums in Central Asia.

We offer you to visit the nursery of rare endangered species of birds "Sunkar" which is unique by its species composition and equipment. The nursery is the only one in the whole territory of Kazakhstan and during its activity raised 1060 birds and released 260 falcons Balobans out of the nature. By visiting falcon nursery you can admire the most beautiful birds, learn about their biological characteristics, and more than that, see the falcon show (from May to October). The trained birds take parts in that show and demonstrate hunting with a bird, getting food out of the water and other interesting things. The story about traditions and history of falconry will be told during a spectacular performance with freely flying birds of prey.

You will have a great opportunity to get acquainted with the culture of nomads! In the center of artisans the master of “Qazaq Oner” – will personally teach you for the manufacture of products from felt. Also, there is an ethnic souvenir shop, in which you will find original national hand-made leather and felt products, jewelry, unusual accessories and souvenirs made by local craftsmen.

As we were coming into the museum we saw the portrait of cultured man in a suit with beautiful eyes — he was Kunaev. Dinmukhamed Akhmedovich is a legend, outstanding politician and public figure, his name is a symbol of a whole epoch, he contributed significantly to social, economic and cultural development of Kazakhstan.