Abai Literary Memorial Museum

The Abai Literary Memorial Museum exhibits manuscripts, photographs, and personal items that belonged to the prominent Kazakh poet and philosopher Abai Qunanbaiuly.

Founded in 1940, the museum preserves the legacy of Abai Qunanbaiuly through an extensive collection of documents and artifacts from nineteenth-century Kazakhstan.

The museum presents traditional Kazakh customs and literary traditions through exhibitions that highlight Abai's influence on national identity and philosophical thought.

Located at coordinates 50.409939, 80.254579, the museum offers guided tours in multiple languages and maintains regular opening hours throughout the week.

The museum contains original manuscripts of 'Words of Edification', Abai's philosophical treatise that shaped modern Kazakh literary and intellectual development.

Inception: 1940

Website: http://abay.nabrk.kz/index.php?page=content&id=89

GPS coordinates: 50.40994,80.25458

Latest update: March 3, 2025 10:34