Nur Alem museum
About This Museum
So, picture this: you're standing in the middle of Astana's futuristic Expo 2017 grounds, and this absolutely massive, shimmering sphere catches your eye—that's the Nur Alem museum. It's not just any building; it was the very centerpiece of the world's fair. Inside, it feels less like a stuffy old museum and more like a thrilling journey through the future of energy, with loads of mind-bending interactive displays. You get to literally play with concepts of wind, solar, and kinetic power.
Collection Highlights
The highlight for me was walking through that giant sphere and seeing a whole 'city of the future' model. There's also a stunning kinetic energy hall where your movements power light shows, and you can't miss the panoramic view from the top overlooking the city.
Visitor Information
Heads up for planning your trip—it looks like it's temporarily closed at the moment, so you'll definitely want to check their official website or social media before you make the journey out there.
Architecture & Building
It's this incredible, eight-story glass sphere that looks like a giant, transparent planet dropped right onto the steppe. The design is pure 21st-century futurism.
