Tlendiyev Memorial Museum, memorial museum in Almaty, Kazakhstan
The Tlendiyev Memorial Museum is a memorial museum in the historic center of Almaty located in a residence where the composer spent his final years. The five-room space contains over three thousand items including handwritten musical scores, two pianos, traditional Kazakh instruments, gifts from government officials, and personal belongings that chronicle his artistic career.
The building was constructed in 1979 by order of a Kazakh leader and housed the composer during his final years before opening as a museum in 2014. The rooms retain the furnishings and arrangement from when the composer lived there, allowing visitors to step back into that period.
The museum honors a composer who blended traditional Kazakh music with classical forms in his works. Visitors see how his personal space and collections reflect his deep connection to local musical traditions and cultural expression.
The museum sits in Almaty's historic center and is accessible on foot from nearby areas. Guided tours and self-guided visits are available, with photography permitted but flash and tripods not allowed inside the exhibition rooms.
The museum underwent renovation for the composer's 100th birthday celebration in 2025 with expanded exhibition space and updated digital displays. This significant refresh earned recognition from UNESCO as a commemorative date, highlighting the international appreciation for this cultural figure.
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