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Museum of Armenian Genocide

The Armenian Genocide Museum opened its doors in 1995, concurrently commemorating the eightieth anniversary of the Genocide. The Museum structure, planned by architects S. Kalashian, A. Tarkhanyan and sculptor F. Araqelyan, has a unique design.
During the decennial activity the Museum received many visitors including schoolchildren, college students and an unprecedented number of tourists both local and abroad.
The Republic of Armenia has made visiting the Armenian Genocide Museum part of the official State protocol and many foreign official delegations have already visited the Museum. These delegations have included, Pope John Paul II, President of the Russian Federation V. Putin, President of the Republic of France J. Shirak, and other well-known social and political figures.
The impressive two-story building is built directly into the side of a hill so as not to detract from the imposing presence of the Genocide Monument nearby. The roof of the Museum is flat and covered with concrete tiles. It overlooks the scenic Ararat Valley and majestic Mount Ararat.
The first floor of the Museum is subterranean and houses the administrative, engineering and technical maintenance offices as well as Komitas Hall, which seats 170 people. Here also are situated the storage rooms for museum artifacts and scientific objects, as well as a library and a reading hall. The Museum exhibit is located on the second floor in a space just over 1000 square meters. There are three main indoor exhibit halls and an outer gallery with its own hall.
The Genocide Monument is designed to memorialize the innocent victims of the first Genocide of the 20th century. The Genocide Museum's mission statement is rooted in the fact that understanding the Armenian Genocide is an important step in preventing similar future tragedies, in keeping with the notion that those who forget the past are condemned to repeat it.

Visitor Information
Working hours
Tuesday-Sunday: 11.00-17.00
The Museum holds extended hours of operation for April 24th.

The Museum is closed on:
Mondays
Official holidays (December 30, 31, January 1, 2, 3, January 6, March 8, May 1, 9, 28, July 5, September 21)

Admission
Admission is free of charge but donations are welcomed.

The museum provides guided tours in:
Armenian,
Russian,
English,
French,
German.

Bookshop
There is a bookshop inside the museum and the hours of operation for the bookstore are the same as for the museum.

Parking
The museum parking facility is free and readily available.

Directions to The Armenian Genocide Museum & Institute (AGMI)
Walking directions.
From the Sport Music complex or Athena Street walk to the memorial complex approximately 15-20 min walk.

Driving directions.
Heading towards the Hrazdan soccer stadium turn right onto Athena Street. On the right hand you will see a blue sign with white lettering guiding your route. Follow the directions straight to the parking facilities.

Museum Policies
Eating, drinking, and smoking are strictly forbidden in the museum.
Photography and/or recording devices of any kind are not permitted in the museum.

Address: Tsitsernakaberd Park
URL: www.genocide-museum.am