[2] The museum houses the most significant collection of Kazakh historical, archaeological, and modern cultural and political artifacts.

[6] In 1985, a modern building was built, which now houses the Central State Museum of Kazakhstan.

[11] It was established by order of the Almaty City Executive Committee by the organization "Glavalmaatastroy".

[12] The rectangular in plan three-story building rests on a "stylobate" formed by the natural terrain.

Volumetric and spatial characteristics of the building is based on the use of stylistic techniques of the Kazakh architecture.

The facades are designed in a single rhythmic system of pilasters which unite the three stories.

Colored metal, marble, parquet, shell rock and granite are used in the interior of the museum.