Near East Art Museum Museum
Yerevan museum exhibiting Near Eastern art and artifacts
Yerevan's Near East Art Museum houses regional artifacts and artworks; visitors explore ancient objects, rotating exhibitions and curator talks.
Near East Art Museum at a Glance#
How to Get to Near East Art Museum#
The Near East Art Museum is in central Yerevan. It is reachable on foot from Republic Square or via local buses and taxis. Exact entrance and the nearest metro stop vary by location - check local listings for the current address and opening hours.
Tips for Visiting Near East Art Museum#
- Check opening days and special exhibition schedules - small museums in Yerevan sometimes close for installation days.
- Ask staff about lesser-known artifacts or the library - smaller museums often hide a single remarkable object in a back room.
- Combine with a walking route through central Yerevan to place Near East art in the broader Armenian context.
Best Time to Visit Near East Art Museum#
Spring and autumn are the most pleasant times to visit Yerevan's indoor cultural sites; check museum schedules in advance.
Weather & Climate near Near East Art Museum#
Near East Art Museum's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -7°C to 30°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -7° - 1° | -5° | 21 mm | overcast | 60% | 1.4 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.5h |
| February | Poor | -6° - 3° | -4° | 26 mm | overcast | 55% | 1.6 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.5h |
| March | Acceptable | -1° - 9° | 2° | 29 mm | overcast | 50% | 1.8 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 5° - 17° | 11° | 41 mm | overcast | 50% | 1.9 m/s | 1.2 high | 13.1h |
| May | Good | 9° - 22° | 15° | 55 mm | overcast | 49% | 1.8 m/s | 1.6 very high | 14.3h |
| June | Excellent | 13° - 27° | 20° | 41 mm | partly cloudy | 42% | 1.8 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 14.8h |
| July | Excellent | 16° - 31° | 23° | 20 mm | partly cloudy | 37% | 2.1 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 14.6h |
| August | Excellent | 16° - 30° | 23° | 13 mm | partly cloudy | 35% | 2.0 m/s | 1.9 very high | 13.6h |
| September | Ideal | 12° - 26° | 19° | 12 mm | some cloud | 38% | 1.8 m/s | 1.4 high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 6° - 19° | 12° | 28 mm | partly cloudy | 48% | 1.4 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Good | 1° - 11° | 5° | 26 mm | partly cloudy | 54% | 1.4 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.8h |
| December | Poor | -4° - 4° | 0° | 21 mm | overcast | 61% | 1.3 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
