Memorial Museum of N. Tlendiyev

The Memorial Museum of Nurgisa Tlendiyev is a commemorative institution that plays an important role in preserving Kazakhstan’s cultural heritage. The museum was officially opened on May 16, 2014, in honor of the 90th anniversary of the composer’s birth and the International Museum Day, based on the resolution of the Akim of Almaty No. 1/40 dated January 27, 2014.

The museum is located in the historical center of Almaty. The exhibition is organized in the apartment where composer Nurgisa Tlendiyev spent the last years of his life with his family (96 Kunaev Street). The museum building was constructed in 1979 at the initiative of the prominent statesman and public figure Dinmukhamed Akhmetovich Kunaev. This residential building holds significant historical value, as many prominent figures of Kazakhstan lived there.

The total area of the memorial museum is 169 square meters. Currently, the museum's collection contains 3,214 exhibits. The exhibition includes the composer’s personal belongings, gifts from government and public figures, as well as musical instruments that are an integral part of national culture - such as the Dariga-dombyra, a grand piano, a piano gifted by his mother, and other unique artifacts.

The museum space comprises seven exhibition rooms: the hallway, living room, lounge and hall, kitchen, bedroom, and an interactive hall. Each room vividly reflects the life journey and creative legacy of the outstanding composer, leaving a deep spiritual impression on visitors.

In 2025, to mark the 100th anniversary of Nurgisa Tlendiyev’s birth, the museum underwent a re-exhibition. As part of the renewed concept, modern multimedia technologies - touch panels and projectors - were introduced. In addition, the updated exhibition, enriched with photographic materials, allows visitors to gain deeper insight into the composer’s creative world.

Today, the museum continues to operate as a state cultural institution under the Department of Culture of Almaty. Its main mission is the preservation, promotion, and transmission of historical and cultural heritage to future generations.