Giorgi Leonidze State Museum of Literature
Museum Tbilisi museum preserving Georgian literary manuscripts and memorabilia
Tbilisi’s Giorgi Leonidze State Museum of Literature preserves manuscripts, author archives and literary memorabilia; visitors interested in Georgian letters consult exhibits on national writers and literary history.
The Giorgi Leonidze State Museum of Literature is a literary museum in Tbilisi named for the Georgian poet and scholar Giorgi Leonidze and devoted to the history of Georgian literature.
Exhibits focus on manuscripts, first editions, correspondence and personal effects of Georgian authors and poets; the museum supports research, temporary exhibitions and public lectures on literary topics. Displays document major movements and figures in modern Georgian literary history.
The museum takes its name from Giorgi Leonidze and is part of Tbilisi’s network of cultural institutions preserving national literary heritage and archives.
It is located in central Tbilisi and is accessible to visitors interested in Georgian letters, archival displays and themed temporary exhibitions.
- Collections: Houses manuscripts, correspondence and personal items related to major Georgian writers and poets, used by researchers and visitors interested in Georgian literary history.
How to Get to Giorgi Leonidze State Museum of Literature #
The museum is in central Tbilisi near Rustaveli Avenue and is reachable on foot from the city’s main cultural corridor. Metro stop: Rustaveli (Line A) is the nearest; from there it is a short walk. Numerous city buses and taxis also serve the area.
Tips for Visiting Giorgi Leonidze State Museum of Literature #
- Combine a visit with the Writers' House or the Georgian National Museum in central Tbilisi for literary context.
- Look for the handwritten letters and personal effects; they are often displayed in small glass cases with little fanfare.
Best Time to Visit Giorgi Leonidze State Museum of Literature #
Best visited in spring or autumn when Tbilisi's weather is mild and the city's cultural calendar is active.
Weather & Climate near Giorgi Leonidze State Museum of Literature #
Giorgi Leonidze State Museum of Literature'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 (536 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C. The driest month with just 22 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. The wettest month with 87 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
