The museum is situated at 239 Abay Street, Taldykorgan city, Almaty region in Kazakhstan.

The main purpose of the museum is to collect, store and provide materials related to the life and literary activities of the poet.

The museum organizes excursions and evenings in memory of the poet regularly.

The fund contains manuscripts, photographs, books, personal belongings and the poet's study.

The museum covers an area of 280.5 m2 (3,019 sq ft) and consists of six rooms, each of which is a thematic exhibition: The building of the museum was constructed in 1907 and is a monument of architecture and urban planning, protected by the state.