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Sights of Armenia Yerevan
National Gallery
- RegionYerevan
- Distance from Yerevan1.8 km
- TypeMuseum
Yerevan
About this place
The National Gallery of Armenia is the country’s largest and most important art museum, founded in 1921. The gallery has 56 exhibition halls, where the collections not only provide a comprehensive overview of Armenian national fine arts but also showcase foreign art from ancient times to the present day. Visitors to the gallery can see works by artists such as Hovhannes Aivazovsky, Minas Avetisyan, Martiros Saryan, Auguste Rodin, Peter Paul Rubens, Tintoretto, Gustave Courbet, Marc Chagall, Harutyun Kalents, and many others.
Interesting
facts about National Gallery
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Today, the museum's collection includes more than 40,000 artifacts, encompassing Armenian, Russian, and European artworks.
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The National Gallery is the largest museum in the world dedicated to Armenian fine arts and holds the second-largest collection of Hovhannes Aivazovsky’s works.
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The decorative-applied arts section is of great interest, featuring exhibits ranging from Ancient Egypt and Ancient Greece to 18th-19th century porcelain pieces from Germany, France, the Netherlands, and other countries."
Weather in Yerevan
The high season in Armenia lasts for a long time due to the pleasant climate conditions. Warm days in Armenia start in March and last until late autumn; winter is usually snowless and not long. The high precipitation season is variable. The tourist season for National Gallery of Armenia depends on the weather conditions.
National Gallery
FAQ
What is the National Gallery of Armenia?
It is the country’s largest and most important art museum, founded in 1921. Its collections give a comprehensive overview of Armenian national fine arts and also show foreign art from ancient times to the present day.
How large is the gallery’s collection?
The gallery has 56 exhibition halls, and its collection includes more than 40,000 items of Armenian, Russian and European art. It is the largest museum in the world dedicated to Armenian fine arts.
Which artists’ works can you see at the National Gallery?
Visitors can see works by Hovhannes Aivazovsky, Minas Avetisyan, Martiros Saryan, Auguste Rodin, Peter Paul Rubens, Tintoretto, Gustave Courbet, Marc Chagall, Harutyun Kalents and many others. The gallery holds the second-largest collection of Aivazovsky’s works.
What is in the decorative and applied arts section?
This section is of great interest: its exhibits range from Ancient Egypt and Ancient Greece to 18th–19th-century porcelain from Germany, France, the Netherlands and other countries.
Yerevan
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Address
National Gallery of Armenia, улица Арама, Ереван, Армения
Yerevan
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