Yerevan History Museum Museum

Address: Yerevan History Museum, Republic Square, Yerevan, Armenia

Website: http://historymuseum.am

The Yerevan History Museum chronicles the development and history of Armenia’s capital city through archaeological finds, documents, photographs and urban plans. The institution traces urban, social and cultural changes in Yerevan from early periods to the modern era.

Permanent and temporary displays present maps, archival photographs and material culture that illustrate city life and development. The museum runs public programmes and exhibitions that focus on aspects of Yerevan’s municipal and social history.

The museum is located in central Yerevan close to Republic Square and other civic and cultural institutions, making it readily accessible from the city centre.

• Collections: Housed in central Yerevan, the museum’s collections document the city’s development with photographs, maps, documents and archaeological finds.
• Location: Positioned adjacent to Republic Square and other civic buildings, it is easy to combine with visits to nearby cultural sites.

The Yerevan History Museum is located on Republic Square in central Yerevan, adjacent to the National Gallery. It is within a very short walk of the square and of the main city-center bus stops; the Republic Square area is served by Yerevan’s metro (Republic Square station) and is a 10-20 minute walk or a short taxi ride from Yerevan railway station.

• The Yerevan History Museum sits on Republic Square - go first thing after it opens to see the square with fewer tourists and to visit both the museum and the National Gallery while the area is still quiet.
• Buy or ask about a map/guide in English at the information desk; the museum's displays span many periods and labels are the quickest way to navigate the collections if you have limited time.
• Combine your visit with a walk around Republic Square to view the surrounding architecture and the museum's exterior façades, which help place the city exhibits in context.