Top 10 Specialty Museums in Yerevan, Armenia

May 3, 2022 Randal Brittian

Long fought over by warring empires, the city of Yerevan survived centuries of foreign occupation, finally becoming independent with the fall of the Soviet Union. This capital city, a center of Armenian culture, has celebrated its freedom with a flurry of construction and a growing population. Despite this push forward, history survives in Yerevan - The Institute of Ancient Manuscripts houses books dating back to the 9th century, and the ruins of the Erebuni Fortress, built in 782 BC, still stand.
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1. National Museum-Institute of Architecture of Armenian

3 Governmental building, Yerevan 0010 Armenia +374 10 524630 [email protected] http://www.archmuseum.am
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5.0 based on 9 reviews

National Museum-Institute of Architecture of Armenian

2. Armenian Genocide Museum

8/8 Tsitsernakaberd Highway Kentron District, Yerevan 0028 Armenia +374 10 390981 [email protected] http://www.genocide-museum.am/eng/museum_info.php
Excellent
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5.0 based on 1,467 reviews

Armenian Genocide Museum

Reviewed By TheAxeMan007 - Melbourne, Australia

This is a must visit place. It vividly captures the plight of Armenians living in Turkey during WW1, it gives perspective of current values of Armenia. It will leave you in a state of shock by the horror captured on film of the genocide.

3. Ervand Kochar Museum

Mashtots M. ave 39/12, Yerevan 0009 Armenia +374 10 529326 [email protected] http://www.kochar.am/index.php?page=170
Excellent
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5.0 based on 57 reviews

Ervand Kochar Museum

4. Charents Museum of Literature and Arts

Arami str. 1, Yerevan 0010 Armenia +374 10 563641 [email protected] http://www.gatmuseum.am
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5.0 based on 9 reviews

Charents Museum of Literature and Arts

The museum of Literature and Art named after great Armenian poet Y. Charents exists for nine decades and is one of the biggest hearths of culture of the Republic of Armenia. It includes archives of nearly all the cultural figures, collections referring to literature, theatre, music and film production, beginning from the 18th century to modern times, as well as collections referring to cultural and educational institutions (about 1,500,000 items). There are many rare and unique documents which are invaluable sources not only for Armenia, but also for other countries. Among exhibits there are Napoleon Bonaparte’s abdication, epistle of Louis XIV the Great, letters of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Morris Ravel, decrees of Russian tsars etc.

5. Komitas Museum-Institute

Arshakunyats ave 28, Yerevan 0023 Armenia +374 11 570571 http://www.komitasmuseum.am
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5.0 based on 14 reviews

Komitas Museum-Institute

6. The Visitor Centre of the CBA / Money Museum

Vazgen Sargsyan, 6, Yerevan 0010 Armenia +374 10 592783 [email protected] http://visitorcentre.cba.am/lang/en
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5.0 based on 11 reviews

The Visitor Centre of the CBA / Money Museum

The Visitor Centre of the Central Bank of the Republic of Armenia is aimed to increase public awareness of operations and the role of the Central Bank by using various educational instruments, which include static, thematic and interactive demonstrations. Schoolchildren and students are the main target, and the Central Bank organizes two or three visits per day.

Reviewed By CBgustave

I loved learning about the fascinating history of currency throughout Armenian history! I had never stopped to think about what a Central Bank actually does, and was surprised by how much they do to support our economy. I would recommend this tour for solo travelers or families!

7. House-museum of Avetik Isahakyan

Zarobyan YA. str. 20 parallel to Baghramyan avenue, Yerevan 0009 Armenia +374 10 562424 [email protected] http://www.isahakyanmuseum.am/
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

House-museum of Avetik Isahakyan

This is the house-museum of Armenian prominent poet Avetik Isahakyan. His poems are translated into different languages. The house was a present from Armenian government to the writer and later it became a museum where you can see an interesting and old exhibition.We also have a beautiful garden.

8. Aguletsi House Museum & Art Cafe

Muratsan str. 79, Yerevan 0008 Armenia +374 55 555902 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/LusikAguletsi
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5.0 based on 16 reviews

Aguletsi House Museum & Art Cafe

Lusik Aguletsi was a painter, Honored Worker of Armenian Culture, collector, writer, ethnology lover and faithful supporter of traditions. A woman, who could preserve more than a thousand different elements of Armenian culture, spending almost all her life on it. In this House Museum the only missing detail of Armenian culture was the cuisine. In the menu we are willing to demonstrate various colors of Armenian authentic cuisine by adding rare dishes. Come and feel the spirit of Armenia!

Reviewed By MadcityWIMilwaukee

The Aguletsi House Museum is worth a visit for so many reasons. The museum itself is full of so many beautiful pieces of Armenia culture (dress, jewelry, paintings, weapons, etc) and is located inside of a unique Yerevan house. The cafe at the museum gives patrons multiple peaceful and comfortable dining options (both indoor and outdoor) and has great, healthy Armenia food options. The museum also hosts many cultural events and hopefully during our next visit to Yerevan we can check on of these out.

9. Matenadaran - The Museum of Ancient Manuscripts

53 Mesrop Mashots Avenue Kentron District, Yerevan 0009 Armenia +374 10 562578 http://www.matenadaran.am
Excellent
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4.5 based on 1,379 reviews

Matenadaran - The Museum of Ancient Manuscripts

Reviewed By nsh0re - New York City, United States

I was advised to pay for a guide. I also paid to take photos even though I only had a phone. BOTH totally worth it as the souvenir store has no reasonable catalogue. Incredible building and breadth of topics all written in Armenian.

10. History Museum of Armenia

Republic Square 4, Yerevan 375010 Armenia +374 10 520691 [email protected] http://www.historymuseum.am/museum/?id=0&lang=eng
Excellent
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4.5 based on 819 reviews

History Museum of Armenia

Reviewed By ropaa - England, United Kingdom

Fascinating introduction to Armenia, and its place in history that befits its unique geographical location. All kinds of interesting artefacts and exhibitions from pre historic times right up to modern day (including worlds oldest shoe!) Laid out in a slightly quirky way inside a big rambling and impressive building in a prime location by Republic Square. Also make sure you see the impressive fountain display most summer evenings at 9pm outside the museum.

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