«Respect to mother» museum

The «Respect to Mother» Museum is dedicated to promoting the history and lifestyle of women, strengthening the continuity of generations, and reinforcing the institution of the mother and family. The museum focuses on revitalizing national education, traditions, and cultural values.The museum’s primary mission is to highlight the role of Kazakh women in family and society, and to promote national values through the everyday labor of mothers, child upbringing, and their responsibility in preserving the family hearth.The museum’s identity is based on showcasing the daily life of Kazakh women, their loyalty to traditions, and their spiritual strength in enduring hardship and difficult times. Through the exhibitions, the patience, labor, and life experience of mothers are vividly reflected.

The «Respect to Mother» Museum was established based on the idea of Professor Bakyt Zhatqanbaikyzy Shpekbayeva of the University of International Relations. One of Bakyt’s childhood dreams was to open a museum or center dedicated to mothers. Later, after receiving an education and reaching her current level, she realized this dream within the framework of the «Raise Your Flag in Your Homeland» program, initiated by our Leader.The museum was opened under the name «Respect to Mother» at the 26th kilometer of the Zhandosov highway, in the Raiymbek rural district of Karasai district, Almaty region, on the slopes of the Ile Alatau mountains.If you search online, you will find that there are no state museums in the world specifically dedicated to mothers. There are only private museums dedicated to individuals, but a museum specially created for mothers, filled with such valuable artifacts, exists only here.The museum is housed in a two-story building with a total area of 750 square meters. The idea to open such a place belongs to Bakyt Shpekbayeva, who even collected some of the exhibits herself.In 2021, a Picture Gallery was opened next to the «Respect to Mother» Museum, along with a monument called «Tribute to Mother» dedicated to mothers who cradle the world in one hand and rock the cradle with the other.

1. Ethnography Section

This section displays items related to the customs, traditions, and daily life of the Kazakh people. Through these objects, we learn how our ancestors lived.

2. Jewelry Section

Here, the ornaments worn by our grandmothers and mothers are showcased. Jewelry was preserved not only for beauty but also as a protective and meaningful inheritance.

3. The World of Ancient Headwear

This section presents traditional Kazakh women’s headwear-kimeshek.The kimeshek was a sacred garment that reflected a woman’s age,status,and upbringing.

4. Handmade craft

This section features household and decorative items made by the hands of our ancestors. These artifacts show the hard work and craftsmanship of our people.

5. Brave Mothers Section

This section is dedicated to the bravery and wisdom of Kazakh mothers. It introduces the spirit of heroic mothers who supported their nation and raised future generations.

6. Islam - the Religion of Knowledge (Ancient Quran Section)

Here, ancient Qurans and religious artifacts are preserved. This section demonstrates that Islam is a faith that calls for knowledge, education, and moral upbringing.

7. Art gallery

 Here, you can find artworks by various artists, as well as paintings that combine artistry and spirituality. The gallery displays portraits of great mothers and women.

Stone Balbal in the Form of a Woman. VI-VII centuries.

Found in the local region.This unique artifact is one of the rare legacies that has survived from the Turkic era. Typically, balbal stones are carved in the likeness of men, but this one is shaped as a woman. Such examples are extremely rare in the territory of Kazakhstan, making this artifact historically and culturally invaluable.Balbal stones were an important part of the burial and commemorative traditions of ancient Turks. They most often depicted brave heroes and warriors. The existence of a balbal in the form of a woman indicates that women also held a significant place in society during that period. Through this stone, we can gain a deeper understanding of the status of women in Turkic society of the VI-VII centuries, their spiritual culture, and the reverence of the maternal image.

08:00 - 17:30

12:30 - 14:00 ( (Lunch break)