Georgian National Centre of Manuscripts Museum
National repository preserving Georgia's historic manuscripts
Tbilisi's Georgian National Centre of Manuscripts houses medieval Georgian texts and archives; scholars and visitors come for illuminated manuscripts, historical documents, and rotating exhibitions.
Georgian National Centre of Manuscripts at a Glance#
Address: National Centre of Manuscripts, Tbilisi, Georgia
About Georgian National Centre of Manuscripts#
The Georgian National Centre of Manuscripts is a Tbilisi institution that collects, preserves and studies Georgian manuscripts and archival documents. It serves as a national repository for handwritten materials important to Georgian history and culture.
The centre developed from national manuscript-collection efforts to create a single institutional repository for Georgian documentary heritage; it gathers material from monasteries, private collections and state archives. Over time it has expanded conservation, cataloguing and research services.
The institution is located in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, and is accessible from central parts of the city where many cultural and scholarly institutions are concentrated.
- Research and archives: The centre functions as a national repository and research institution for manuscripts and archival materials relating to Georgian cultural heritage.
How to Get to Georgian National Centre of Manuscripts#
Located in central Tbilisi; reachable on foot from the Old Town and by local taxis. Contact the Centre ahead of visits if specific manuscript access is needed.
Tips for Visiting Georgian National Centre of Manuscripts#
- Contact the Centre for Manuscripts ahead of a research visit to request access to specific holdings.
- The building is compact; allow time to read catalogues and ask staff about recent acquisitions.
- Respect handling rules - many manuscripts require gloves and restricted light levels.
Best Time to Visit Georgian National Centre of Manuscripts#
Most convenient during the city's mild spring and autumn months.
Weather & Climate near Georgian National Centre of Manuscripts#
Georgian National Centre of Manuscripts's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 30°C. Moderate rainfall (530 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | -2° - 5° | 0° | 22 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 1.5 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.4h |
| February | Acceptable | -1° - 7° | 1° | 30 mm | partly cloudy | 66% | 1.9 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.5h |
| March | Acceptable | 2° - 11° | 5° | 36 mm | overcast | 61% | 1.9 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 7° - 19° | 13° | 52 mm | overcast | 61% | 1.9 m/s | 1.0 high | 13.2h |
| May | Very Good | 12° - 23° | 17° | 77 mm | overcast | 60% | 1.9 m/s | 1.5 high | 14.4h |
| June | Very Good | 15° - 27° | 21° | 84 mm | partly cloudy | 52% | 1.7 m/s | 1.9 very high | 15.0h |
| July | Excellent | 19° - 30° | 25° | 48 mm | partly cloudy | 47% | 1.7 m/s | 2.0 very high | 14.7h |
| August | Excellent | 18° - 30° | 24° | 42 mm | partly cloudy | 46% | 1.6 m/s | 1.7 very high | 13.7h |
| September | Excellent | 14° - 25° | 20° | 35 mm | partly cloudy | 56% | 1.6 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 9° - 19° | 14° | 43 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 1.4 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Good | 4° - 12° | 7° | 36 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 1.4 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.7h |
| December | Acceptable | 0° - 7° | 3° | 25 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 1.4 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.1h |
