Located in the heart of Almaty, the museum will serve as a dynamic centre for contemporary art, fostering cultural dialogue and celebrating both Central Asian and international artists.
Opening hours
Tuesday to Sunday:
11:00 – 21:00
Monday:
Closed
Last admission is one hour before closing.
Please note: The museum may have special hours during holidays. Stay updated by subscribing to our newsletter or following us on social media for any schedule changes.
How to Get Here
Address: 28 Al-Farabi, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Our Main Entrance is located on Nazarbayev Avenue.
The Group Entrance is across from Almaty Theatre.
By public transport:
Bus stop on Nazarbayev Avenue “Nazarbayev/Al-Farabi” - routes No. 2, 48
Bus stop on Al-Farabi Avenue “Jeltoksan” - routes No. 63, 86, 127
By car:
Vehicle entrance to the museum is from Nazarbayev Avenue (a limited number of paid parking spaces are available outside the museum).
- The first 15 mins are free.
- Payment can be made via QR code at the exit.
Admission tickets
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Standard: 3,000 ₸
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Concession: 500 ₸. For schoolchildren, students, pensioners and large families, on presentation of supporting documents.
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MUSEUM 365: visit on any day for one year from the date of purchase.
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Groups of 10 or more: book via visit@almaty.art
Free admission
Admission is free on presentation of supporting documents for the following categories:
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children aged 6 and under;
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people with disabilities and their companions;
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veterans of the Great Patriotic War and persons of equivalent status, labour veterans;
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people affected by nuclear testing at the Semipalatinsk Test Site;
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members of CIMAM, ICOM and UNESCO;
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museum staff;
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accredited journalists.
Guided tours
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Scheduled group tour: 5,000 ₸, admission ticket included. Up to 25 people, 60–70 minutes. Tickets go on sale online and at the box office 7 days before the date of the visit.
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Private tour: 25,000 ₸ per group, admission tickets paid separately. Up to 20 people, 60–90 minutes.
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Curator-led tour: 75,000 ₸ per group, admission tickets paid separately. Up to 20 people, 60–90 minutes. An in-depth thematic exploration of the context behind the works. Private and curator-led tours can be booked via guide@almaty.art
Dostar Friends of the Museum programme
The annual Dostar membership includes:
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priority entry without queuing;
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curator-led tours and special events;
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priority booking;
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discounts on programmes and in the museum shop.
Membership can be purchased online or at the museum box office.
A visit to the museum becomes even more engaging with an experienced guide who will share fascinating stories and facts, answer your questions and help you notice things in the artworks that may not be obvious at first glance.
That is why we offer a range of tour formats, from regular scheduled group tours to private programmes tailored to your interests.
The media guide offers audio commentary and additional content for exploring our exhibition on your own.
Scan the QR code at the museum box office to open the media guide on your phone and explore the exhibition in more depth at your own pace, choosing the sections that interest you.
Using the media guide on your own mobile device is completely free.
You can also rent a dedicated device for 2,000 ₸.
