Museums in the cultural and educational space of the Eurasian National University

Abstract

"Why do we need a museum? What role does the museum play in the system of education and upbringing? Why do you need a museum in the university space? How useful is it in the education system? " Such questions are often found in society. To answer these questions, a cultural-philosophical and anthropological analysis of the history and function of museums in the cultural and educational space of the university is made on the example of the L. N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University. The article examines the history and functions of the university museums in the cultural and educational space, the role of museums in the education and training of young people. University museums belong to the type of specialized educational museums of various types. They are formed as research units and become the basis for scientific research. They store rich information about the university and its achievements. The museums of the Eurasian National University are competitive museums in the field of development of education, culture, science, creativity, and preservation of historical and cultural heritage. The article describes the features of the museums of the Eurasian National University, such as" The History of Turkic writing"," The Museum-cabinet of L. N. Gumilyov "and «The History of Education of Kazakhstan". The formation of these museums is related to the strategic development, mission and vision of the university, and the strategic development of the country. University museums are one of the areas of implementation of the projects of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan N. Nazarbayev "A look into the future: spiritual modernization", "Seven facets of the Great Steppe" and "Sacred Geography of Kazakhstan". The museum is also one of the main institutions that stores the cultural code. Therefore, the role of university museums in the development of education, culture and science is very important.