Historical and Ethnographic Museum named after Zhangir Khan

The Zhanguir Khan Historical and Ethnographic Museum is a structural subdivision of the West Kazakhstan Regional Museum of History and Local Lore. It was opened on October 11, 2003, as part of the celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Zhangir Khan West Kazakhstan Agrarian and Technical University. The main goal of the museum is to comprehensively present the historical figure of Zhangir Khan as a statesman, reformer, and educator, as well as to showcase the social and cultural changes in Kazakh society in the 19th century.

Since March 1, 2004, the museum has become part of the Regional Museum of History and Local Lore and was granted the status of a museum named after Zhangir Khan. In 2007 - 2008, two additional exhibition halls were opened in the museum, significantly expanding its exhibition space. During the same period, the institution received a new name - the Zhanguir Khan Historical and Ethnographic Museum. The museum structure includes three main exhibition halls:

1. Ethnography Hall - reflects the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Kazakh people. The exhibition features the national dwelling (yurt), household items, jewelry, and types of weapons. This hall uses ethnographic materials to demonstrate the features of the nomadic way of life.

2. Zhanguir Khan Hall - dedicated to the life and activities of the Khan. It presents historical materials characterizing Zhangir Khan's reformist activities, as well as authentic items from that era: the Khan’s chapan (robe), uniforms, and the dresses of his wife, Fatima Khanum.

3. University History Hall - covers the history of the formation and development of the Zhangir Khan Agrarian and Technical University. The exhibition displays photo documents and artifacts related to the university’s history.

The museum's collection includes 211 items. The Zhanguir Khan Historical and Ethnographic Museum is an important scientific and educational institution aimed at preserving the historical memory and cultural heritage of the region, as well as fostering patriotism.