“Vazgen Sargsyan – 65”
The History Museum of Armenia hosted a commemorative matinee and the opening of the exhibition dedicated to the 65th anniversary of Sparapet Vazgen Sargsyan, organised jointly with the Vazgen Sargsyan House-Museum. The event was also attended by family members, relatives, and friends of Vazgen Sargsyan. Davit Poghosyan, Director of the History Museum of Armenia, delivered welcoming remarks, […]
“Czech Castles and Chateaux”
The History Museum of Armenia hosted the official opening of the temporary exhibition “Czech Castles and Chateaux” organised jointly with the National Museum of the Czech Republic. The exhibition presents photographs and three-dimensional reconstructions of castles and chateaux selected from two historical regions of the Czech Republic: Bohemia and Moravia. Davit Poghosyan, Director of the Museum, made an opening […]
“Relics of Identity from Lost Gardman, Shirvan and Nakhichevan”
The History Museum of Armenia opened a temporary exhibition “Relics of Identity from Lost Gardman, Shirvan and Nakhichevan,” which was organized in collaboration with the “Gardman-Shirvan-Nakhichevan” Pan-Armenian Union. Davit Poghosyan, Director of the Museum, gave the opening speech, noting that the unique archaeological, ethnographic, and documentary examples presented in the exhibition are of relic significance […]
“Documenting the Eternal: Artsakh”
The History Museum of Armenia hosted the opening ceremony of the temporary exhibition “Documenting the Eternal: Artsakh,” which features more than 50 photos sent by the participants of the contest of the same name. The contest was announced as part of the “Documenting the Eternal: Aram, Ara, Artashes Vruyrs” exhibition. The presented photos tell us […]
“Survived Embroideries”
The History Museum of Armenia opened the “Survived Embroideries” temporary exhibition organized in collaboration with the “Krunk” branch of the “Armenian Relief Society” charitable organization. The exhibition features original embroidered items, including table and bed covers, embroidered collars, lace, towels, and more. After the opening of the exhibition, a memorandum of collaboration was signed between […]
“Coin in Armenia: Times and Relations”
The History Museum of Armenia opened a new exhibition “Coin in Armenia: Times and Relations” dedicated to the 30th anniversary of Armenia’s national currency. Davit Poghosyan, Director of the Museum, stated in his opening speech that the exhibition covers important successive periods of history, and special emphasis is placed on the creation of the current national currency. Hasmik Ghahramanyan, Board Member of […]
Lchashen: Submerged Treasury
The History Museum of Armenia opened to the public a temporary exhibition “Lchashen: Submerged Treasury”, in which a rich selection of objects excavated from the archaeological monument’s territory is presented. Davit Poghosyan, Director of the Museum, in his opening speech, highlights the importance of the exhibition, noting that it has an important message: continue to preserve, display, and be the owner of the heritage that […]
“Documenting the Eternal: Aram, Ara, Artashes Vruyrs”
“WE DID WHAT WE COULD. WE GAVE OUR BEST TO OUR DEAR PEOPLE…” The History Museum of Armenia, in collaboration with the Y. Charents Museum of Literature and Art, has opened a temporary exhibition “Documenting the Eternal: Aram, Ara, Artashes Vruyrs”. In the opening speech, Davit Poghosyan, Director of the History Museum of Armenia, emphasised […]
“The Phenomenon of the Jar in the Funeral Rite: The Culture of Jar Burials in Antique Armenia”
the History Museum of Armenia opened a fascinating exhibition “The Phenomenon of the Jar in the Funeral Rite: The Culture of Jar Burials in Antique Armenia,” organised in cooperation with the Institute of Archaeology and Ethnography NAS RA. Davit Poghosyan, Director of the Museum, Arsen Bobokhyan, Director of the Institute of Archaeology and Ethnography NAS […]
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“Voices from Our Collective Past: The Artistry of 19th century Armenian Carpets from the James Tufenkian’s Collection”
On September 3, the History Museum of Armenia opened the temporary exhibition “Voices from Our Collective Past: The Artistry of 19th century Armenian Carpets from the James Tufenkian’s Collection.” The body of materials included in the exhibition are unique pieces of 19th-century Armenian carpets from the private collection of James Tufenkian, showing the wide range and scope of […]