Monuments
There are 1,501 monuments of history and culture within the Jetisu Region. This includes:
Monument of international significance — 1
Monuments of republican (national) significance — 6
Monuments of local significance (officially listed) — 690
Sacred sites — 45
Monuments on the preliminary registration list — 773
Documentation work has been carried out for the historical and cultural monuments located in the Koksu District. Additionally, QR codes on 75 urban planning and architectural monuments have been updated, and protective plaques have been installed on 30 archaeological monuments.
Libraries
There are 150 libraries operating within the Jetisu Region.
The library network consists of:
Regional library — 1
Central city libraries — 6
District libraries — 8
Central children's libraries — 8
Rural libraries — 127
Strategic priorities of the region's libraries: To develop the regional library into a modern library and information center. It aims to effectively utilize modern digital technologies and innovative approaches to meet the informational, educational, and cultural needs of the population, preserve national and regional cultural heritage, and contribute to socio-cultural development.
The book fund comprises 2,853,361 items (including 1,224,511 in the state language).
Number of readers — 175,513 people.
Book loans — 3,431,639 items.
Number of visitors — 1,736,059 people.
Staff positions — 414.
Today, 29 coworking centers, 128 clubs and interest groups, and 142 "Parasat Zholy" (The Path of Integrity) centers and groups serve the public in the region's libraries. They host literary evenings, games, and other events that foster a love for reading among youth and teach decorative and applied arts. In total, 10,825 events were held in the region's libraries, reaching 570,051 people.
Museums and Galleries
The State Communal Treasury Enterprise "Mukhamedzhan Tynyshpayev Historical and Local Lore Museum of the Jetisu Region" (established in 1974), its 12 branches, and 2 galleries provide cultural services to the public. Their work centers on historical, local lore, architectural, artistic, literary, and memorial themes.
49,684 exhibits are stored in the funds of the Mukhamedzhan Tynyshpayev Historical and Local Lore Museum and its branches.
831 exhibits are preserved in the gallery funds.
To date, the region's museums and galleries have hosted 357 cultural events, 3,694 guided tours, 282 lectures, and 184 organized exhibitions.
Main pillars of museum work: Collecting, preserving, researching, and popularizing historical and cultural heritage; expanding museum collections; improving scientific processing, accounting, and storage; developing exposition, exhibition, cultural, and educational activities; digitizing museum items and implementing modern technologies; and widely promoting national and regional historical and cultural values.
Main goal of the gallery: Promoting fine and contemporary arts; supporting the professional development of creative individuals; shaping the artistic and aesthetic taste of the audience; showcasing the work of domestic and regional artists; and developing the cultural and creative environment of the region through exhibition projects.