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About the Museum

Alexander Tamanyan National Museum-Institute of Architecture

The Alexander Tamanyan National Museum-Institute of Architecture was founded on January 25, 1988, by Decision No. 89 of the Council of Ministers of the Armenian SSR, under the name “State Museum of Armenian Architecture.” By Decision No. 305 of the Government of the Republic of Armenia dated July 3, 1993, the museum was renamed the “National Museum of Armenian Architecture.” According to Decision No. 236 of the Government of the Republic of Armenia dated July 3, 1997, the museum has been authori...

Current Exhibitions

The “Golden-Handed” Architect

The “Golden-Handed” Architect

On April 29, the ceremonial opening of the exhibition dedicated to the 110th anniversary of Baghdasar Arzumanyan took place. The opening remarks were delivered by Zarouhi Hayrapetyan, Director of the Alexander Tamanyan National Museum-Institute of Architecture. Speeches were also given by Fr. Asoghik Karapetyan, sculptor Getik Baghdasaryan, architect Karen Balyan, and Baghdasar Arzumanyan’s grandson, Ashot Arzumanyan. We express our gratitude to the museum’s friends for sharing this day with us.

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I Am One Hundred Years Old and Still Accountable

I Am One Hundred Years Old and Still Accountable

On March 3, the exhibition titled “I Am One Hundred Years Old and Still Accountable”, dedicated to the 100th anniversary of architect Martin Mikayelyan, opened at the “Tirdat” Exhibition Hall of the Alexander Tamanyan National Museum-Institute of Architecture. The opening ceremony featured welcoming remarks by: Museum Director Zarouhi Hairapetyan, Exhibition Curator and architect Karen Balyan, Martin Mikayelyan’s sons, Areg and Avet Mikayelyan, Architects Ashot Kanayan and Karen Rashidyan. We thank all guests and visitors for their participation. The exhibition hall is open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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“The Man Who Built the Country…”

“The Man Who Built the Country…”

On January 15, the exhibition entitled “The Man Who Built the Country…”, dedicated to the 115th anniversary of the birth of Sos Manukyan, opened at the “Trdat” Exhibition Hall of the Alexander Tamanyan National Museum-Institute of Architecture. Welcoming remarks at the opening ceremony were delivered by: Nune Petrosyan, Deputy Chair of the RA Urban Development Committee, Zaruhi Hayrapetyan, Director of the Museum, architects Mkrtich Minasyan and Emma Petrosyan, as well as Sos Manukyan’s daughters, Hamaspyur and Seiranush Manukyan. The exhibition features unique items from the collection of the Alexander Tamanyan National Museum-Institute of Architecture. We extend our gratitude to all guests and visitors for their participation.

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The “Golden-Handed” Architect

The “Golden-Handed” Architect

On April 29, the ceremonial opening of the exhibition dedicated to the 110th anniversary of Baghdasar Arzumanyan took place. The opening remarks were delivered by Zarouhi Hayrapetyan, Director of the Alexander Tamanyan National Museum-Institute of Architecture. Speeches were also given by Fr. Asoghik Karapetyan, sculptor Getik Baghdasaryan, architect Karen Balyan, and Baghdasar Arzumanyan’s grandson, Ashot Arzumanyan. We express our gratitude to the museum’s friends for sharing this day with us.

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I Am One Hundred Years Old and Still Accountable

I Am One Hundred Years Old and Still Accountable

On March 3, the exhibition titled “I Am One Hundred Years Old and Still Accountable”, dedicated to the 100th anniversary of architect Martin Mikayelyan, opened at the “Tirdat” Exhibition Hall of the Alexander Tamanyan National Museum-Institute of Architecture. The opening ceremony featured welcoming remarks by: Museum Director Zarouhi Hairapetyan, Exhibition Curator and architect Karen Balyan, Martin Mikayelyan’s sons, Areg and Avet Mikayelyan, Architects Ashot Kanayan and Karen Rashidyan. We thank all guests and visitors for their participation. The exhibition hall is open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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“The Man Who Built the Country…”

“The Man Who Built the Country…”

On January 15, the exhibition entitled “The Man Who Built the Country…”, dedicated to the 115th anniversary of the birth of Sos Manukyan, opened at the “Trdat” Exhibition Hall of the Alexander Tamanyan National Museum-Institute of Architecture. Welcoming remarks at the opening ceremony were delivered by: Nune Petrosyan, Deputy Chair of the RA Urban Development Committee, Zaruhi Hayrapetyan, Director of the Museum, architects Mkrtich Minasyan and Emma Petrosyan, as well as Sos Manukyan’s daughters, Hamaspyur and Seiranush Manukyan. The exhibition features unique items from the collection of the Alexander Tamanyan National Museum-Institute of Architecture. We extend our gratitude to all guests and visitors for their participation.

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Latest Events

Museum Night

At the National Museum-Institute of Architecture after Alexander Tamanyan, within the framework of the annual international event “Museum Night,” the interactive program “My Key to Unity” was held. Visitors not only toured the museum’s “Tamanyan” and “Trdat” exhibition halls, but also became participants in a symbolic activity: by opening the small doors of the installation, they wrote down their thoughts, wishes, and answers to the question of what the key to unity means to them. We thank everyone for their participation and for the warm atmosphere.

May 18, 2026
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Commemorative Evening Dedicated to the 100th Anniversary of Martin Mikayelyan

On March 24, 2026, a commemorative evening dedicated to the 100th anniversary of architect Martin Mikayelyan was held at the National Museum-Institute of Architecture named after Alexander Tamanyan. Opening remarks were delivered by the Director of the Museum-Institute, Zarouhi Hayrapetyan, and the Deputy Chairman of the RA Urban Development Committee, Nune Petrosyan. The evening was hosted by reciter Anna Mikayelyan. During the event, visitors had the opportunity to discover the architect not only as a master, but also as a personality. Excerpts from his autobiography “My Path” were presented, video materials featuring memories of colleagues and friends were screened, and artist Ruben Arevshatyan gave a speech. One of the most touching moments of the evening was the speeches of Martin Mikayelyan’s three sons — Armen, Areg, and Avet — who shared personal memories, portraying him as a father, teacher, and friend. At the end of the evening, a book-catalog dedicated to the life and work of Martin Mikayelyan, authored by Avet Mikayelyan, was presented. We thank everyone who shared this important and warm evening with us.

March 30, 2026
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