Beyneu District Museum

One of the significant initiatives aimed at promoting spiritual and cultural values in the Beyneu district was the opening of the District Historical and Local History Museum in 2023.

Since 2004, branches of the museum have been opened in the rural districts of Sarga, Borankul, Syngyrlau, and Akzhigit, which are part of the Beyneu district. In the same year, the district museum building was modernized to meet contemporary standards and was ceremoniously reopened.

In 2009, a new exhibition hall dedicated to the history of the Beyneu district was inaugurated in the Abyl House of Culture. This hall covers three historical periods: the pre-revolutionary period (before the October Revolution), the Soviet era, and the years of independence. In 2015, an extension was added to the main museum building, and several exhibitions were relocated there.

In 2019, the Beyneu District Museum became a branch of the Abish Kekilbayev Mangystau Regional Historical and Local History Museum.

Currently, the museum consists of a central building and four exhibition halls located in the villages of Akzhigit, Syngyrlau, Sarga, and Borankul.

The total area of the museum building is 559 square meters.

The museum’s exhibitions are organized into several thematic sections:

1. Ethnography Hall - This section is designed around a six-winged yurt. In the front left part of the yurt, items reflecting the nomadic lifestyle, crafted by local artisans, are displayed. Also featured are traditional ornaments typical of Central Asian peoples, made from pure silver and adorned with precious stones.

2. Nature Hall - This hall showcases the natural features and wildlife of the Beyneu region, including species found in desert and semi-desert zones such as reptiles, mammals, predators, and birds. Additionally, it displays four traditional types of wells used throughout history: the "shyngyrau" well, "aikel" stone, camel stand, and "kauga" (bucket). A corner dedicated to historical monuments includes models and panoramic images of significant historical and cultural sites in the region, with special focus on the underground Beket-Ata mosque and the adjoining necropolis.

3. Religious Books Hall - This hall houses ancient books and manuscripts written in Arabic script. These artifacts were sourced from one of over 30 historic mosques in the region, particularly from the mosque in the village of Meshitsai.

4. Pre-Revolutionary Period Hall - This section presents artifacts uncovered during archaeological excavations, as well as photographs and models of cultural heritage sites, reflecting the ancient history of the region.

5. Soviet Period Hall - Dedicated to the Soviet era, this hall features photographs, awards, documents, and other valuable exhibits that illustrate the socio-economic and cultural life of the Beyneu district during the Soviet Union.

6. Independence Period Hall - This hall highlights the development of the Beyneu district during the years of Kazakhstan’s independence. The exhibition includes photographs, documents, models, and awards, showcasing the district’s achievements in education, culture, sports, agriculture, and construction.