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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

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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“Modernism: Ascent”

“Modernism: Ascent”

On November 21, the exhibition “Modernism: Ascent”, dedicated to the creative legacy of Spartak Kntkhtsyan, opened in the Trdat exhibition hall of the Alexander Tamanian National Museum-Institute of Architecture. The opening ceremony featured welcoming remarks by: Director of the Museum Zaruhi Hayrapetyan, architect Karen Balyan, art historian Ruben Arevshatyan, architect Aghasi Kntkhtsyan. We express our sincere gratitude to all guests and visitors for their participation. The exhibition is open Tuesday to Sunday, from 10:00 to 17:00.

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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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“Modernism: Ascent”

“Modernism: Ascent”

On November 21, the exhibition “Modernism: Ascent”, dedicated to the creative legacy of Spartak Kntkhtsyan, opened in the Trdat exhibition hall of the Alexander Tamanian National Museum-Institute of Architecture. The opening ceremony featured welcoming remarks by: Director of the Museum Zaruhi Hayrapetyan, architect Karen Balyan, art historian Ruben Arevshatyan, architect Aghasi Kntkhtsyan. We express our sincere gratitude to all guests and visitors for their participation. The exhibition is open Tuesday to Sunday, from 10:00 to 17:00.

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Latest Events

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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Public Lecture

On March 20, 2026, a lecture dedicated to the 100th anniversary of architect Martin Mikayelyan was held in the “Trdat” exhibition hall of the National Museum-Institute of Architecture named after Alexander Tamanyan. The museum director, Zarouhi Hayrapetyan, delivered the opening remarks. Lectures were given by the exhibition curator, architect Karen Balyan, and architect Ashot Kanayan. At the end of the event, the students in attendance took part in a surprise quiz and received, as a gift, a catalog dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Martin Mikayelyan, provided by the architect’s son, Avet Mikayelyan. The event took place in a warm and engaging atmosphere.

March 23, 2026
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