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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

Book Presentation

A presentation of the book “The Fortresses of Syunik: 5th–14th Centuries” by Doctor of Architecture Ara Zaryan was held at the National Museum-Institute of Architecture after Alexander Tamanyan. The opening remarks were delivered by the Museum-Institute’s Director, Zaruhi Hayrapetyan, who emphasized the importance of donating to the museum’s collections the studies, measured drawings, and documentary materials included in the book, all of which possess significant scholarly and archival value. During the event, the author presented the results of his many years of research, focusing on the fortresses of historic Syunik, their architectural characteristics, history, and the challenges related to their preservation. A speech was also delivered by the author of the book’s foreword, Professor Ashot Haykazun Grigoryan, Doctor of Architecture, who highlighted the scientific value and importance of the work for the study of Armenian architectural heritage and addressed the distinctive features of Armenian fortress architecture. Remarks were also made by Artsvi Bakhchinyan, representative of the AGBU Vahram Aptalian Cultural Foundation and member of the book’s editorial committee. Professor Lyuba Kirakosyan, Doctor of Architecture, also addressed the audience, emphasizing the significance of the publication and expressing hope that it would stimulate further research and scholarly studies. We extend our gratitude to all participants of the event for their interest in and contribution to the preservation and promotion of Armenia’s historical and architectural heritage.

June 16, 2026
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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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