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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

Jim Torosyan: Master of Beauty

Jim Torosyan: Master of Beauty

The exhibition "Jim Torosyan: Master of Beauty", dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the renowned architect's birth, opened at the "Tamanyan" Exhibition Hall of the National Museum-Institute of Architecture after Alexander Tamanyan. The opening remarks were delivered by the Museum-Institute's Director, Zaruhi Hayrapetyan, who emphasized Jim Torosyan's outstanding contribution to the history of 20th-century Armenian architecture, highlighting his exceptional talent, broad creative vision, and rich architectural legacy. The exhibition's curator, Karen Balyan, then presented the concept and content of the exhibition, followed by a guided curatorial tour for the distinguished guests. Among those attending the opening ceremony were Yeghiazar Vardanyan, Chairman of the Urban Development Committee of the Republic of Armenia; Tigran Avinyan, Mayor of Yerevan; Petros Petoyan, Head of the Kentron Administrative District; as well as numerous guests and representatives of the architectural community. The exhibition features a selection of previously unexhibited original architectural designs from the collection of the National Museum-Institute of Architecture after Alexander Tamanyan, architectural sketches of monuments and city panoramas from the architect's family archive, and rare materials gathered from private collections. The exhibition will remain open until 23 August. We warmly invite you to discover the rich creative world of Jim Torosyan.

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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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Jim Torosyan: Master of Beauty

Jim Torosyan: Master of Beauty

The exhibition "Jim Torosyan: Master of Beauty", dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the renowned architect's birth, opened at the "Tamanyan" Exhibition Hall of the National Museum-Institute of Architecture after Alexander Tamanyan. The opening remarks were delivered by the Museum-Institute's Director, Zaruhi Hayrapetyan, who emphasized Jim Torosyan's outstanding contribution to the history of 20th-century Armenian architecture, highlighting his exceptional talent, broad creative vision, and rich architectural legacy. The exhibition's curator, Karen Balyan, then presented the concept and content of the exhibition, followed by a guided curatorial tour for the distinguished guests. Among those attending the opening ceremony were Yeghiazar Vardanyan, Chairman of the Urban Development Committee of the Republic of Armenia; Tigran Avinyan, Mayor of Yerevan; Petros Petoyan, Head of the Kentron Administrative District; as well as numerous guests and representatives of the architectural community. The exhibition features a selection of previously unexhibited original architectural designs from the collection of the National Museum-Institute of Architecture after Alexander Tamanyan, architectural sketches of monuments and city panoramas from the architect's family archive, and rare materials gathered from private collections. The exhibition will remain open until 23 August. We warmly invite you to discover the rich creative world of Jim Torosyan.

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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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Latest Events

Book Presentation

The presentation of the book The Architect’s Palette took place at the “Trdat” Exhibition Hall of the Alexander Tamanyan National Museum-Institute of Architecture. The event opened with welcoming remarks by the Museum-Institute’s Director, Zarouhi Hayrapetyan, who emphasized the significance of the publication as a unique and valuable work shedding new light on the life, professional activity, and especially the intellectual and written legacy of one of the most prominent representatives of Armenian architecture, Mikayel Mazmanyan. Ms. Hayrapetyan also noted that The Architect’s Palette will add new dimensions to future exhibitions dedicated to Mikayel Mazmanyan at the Museum-Institute. The next speaker was Lilit Ter-Minasyan, granddaughter of architect Mikayel Mazmanyan and compiler of the book. She presented the history of the book’s creation and expressed her gratitude to the Gulbenkian Foundation for supporting and sponsoring its publication. She also highlighted that the book cover features a portrait of Mikayel Mazmanyan painted by the renowned artist Martiros Saryan. Karen Balyan, author of the book’s foreword, spoke about the difficult fate of architects who became victims of Stalinist repressions. He also presented Mikayel Mazmanyan’s creative path and the distinctive features of his professional approach. The participants of the presentation expressed their admiration and appreciation for the work accomplished, shared their memories, and read excerpts from the book. We extend our gratitude to all those who attended and participated in the event.

June 24, 2026
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Book Presentation

On June 23 at 3:00 PM, the presentation of the book “The Architect’s Palette” will take place in the “Trdat” Exhibition Hall of the Alexander Tamanyan National Museum-Institute of Architecture. The book presents the written legacy of architect Mikayel Mazmanyan, including articles, memoirs, poems, letters, recollections of contemporaries, and other valuable materials. The book will be presented by its compiler Lilit Ter-Minasyan and Karen Balyan, author of the foreword. During the event, Epigraph Bookstore will offer the book for sale.

June 22, 2026
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