Simon Janashia Museum of Georgia Museum
National museum of Georgian history and archaeology
Tbilisi's Simon Janashia Museum houses Georgia's archaeological and ethnographic collections-ancient gold, medieval icons and regional costumes. Visitors come to trace Georgian history and see material culture from across the Caucasus.
Simon Janashia Museum of Georgia at a Glance#
Address: 3 Shota Rustaveli Ave, Tbilisi 0108, Georgia
Website: https://museum.ge/
Hours: Tue-Sun 10:00am-6:00pm, closed Mondays
About Simon Janashia Museum of Georgia#
The Simon Janashia Museum of Georgia is a central archaeological and historical museum in Tbilisi that houses collections spanning prehistory through the medieval period. It is part of the national museum framework and contains significant archaeological finds from across Georgia.
Permanent displays include material culture such as metalwork, ceramics and funerary objects that illustrate regional prehistoric and historic developments. The museum is frequently used by researchers and visitors seeking an overview of Georgia’s archaeological record.
The museum building sits on Rustaveli Avenue in central Tbilisi and is adjacent to other cultural institutions and government buildings, making it a common stop on city cultural itineraries.
- Central location: Located on Rustaveli Avenue in central Tbilisi, it is easily reached from the Rustaveli metro station and other city-centre locations.
How to Get to Simon Janashia Museum of Georgia#
The museum is on Rustaveli Avenue in central Tbilisi, a short walk from the Rustaveli metro station. It is centrally located and well served by taxis and city buses.
Tips for Visiting Simon Janashia Museum of Georgia#
- Combine the Simon Janashia visit with other sites of the Georgian National Museum on Rustaveli Avenue for a deeper context on the collections.
- Check temporary exhibition schedules-many of the museum's most interesting artifacts rotate in and out.
- Photography rules vary by exhibit-ask staff about restrictions for archaeological pieces.
Best Time to Visit Simon Janashia Museum of Georgia#
Year-round museum access is possible; visit in shoulder seasons to combine indoor exploration with pleasant city weather.
Weather & Climate near Simon Janashia Museum of Georgia#
Simon Janashia Museum of Georgia'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 31°C. Moderate rainfall (531 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | -2° - 5° | 1° | 22 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 1.4 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.4h |
| February | Acceptable | -1° - 7° | 1° | 29 mm | partly cloudy | 66% | 1.8 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.5h |
| March | Acceptable | 2° - 11° | 5° | 37 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° | 79 mm | overcast | 60% | 1.9 m/s | 1.5 high | 14.4h |
| June | Very Good | 15° - 27° | 21° | 86 mm | partly cloudy | 52% | 1.7 m/s | 1.9 very high | 15.0h |
| July | Excellent | 19° - 31° | 25° | 48 mm | partly cloudy | 47% | 1.7 m/s | 2.0 very high | 14.7h |
| August | Excellent | 18° - 30° | 24° | 43 mm | partly cloudy | 46% | 1.6 m/s | 1.7 very high | 13.7h |
| September | Excellent | 14° - 25° | 20° | 34 mm | partly cloudy | 56% | 1.6 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 9° - 19° | 14° | 42 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 1.4 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Good | 4° - 12° | 8° | 35 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 1.3 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.7h |
| December | Acceptable | 0° - 7° | 3° | 24 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 1.4 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.1h |
