Charents Museum of Literature and Arts, Yerevan

Name: Charents Museum of Literature and Arts
Address: 1 Aram Street, Yerevan, 0010, Armenia
Telephone: +374 60 563641

#64 among attractions in Yerevan

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The Charents Museum of Literature and Arts of Armenia is the largest repository of Armenian manuscripts and books encompassing the last three hundred years. Originally conceived in 1954 as the Museum of Literature and Arts of Armenian Soviet Socialist Republic, the institution has evolved into a notable research center, where the archives of some six hundred Armenian authors, playwrights and musicians are presently housed. Beginning with 1967, the Museum has been named after the Armenian poet Yeghishe Charents. ()

Local name: Եղիշե Չարենցի անվան գրականության և արվեստի թանգարան Established: 1921 (103 years ago)Coordinates: 40°10'44"N, 44°30'52"E

Address

1 Aram StreetYerevan 0010 Armenia

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+374 60 563641

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Charents Museum of Literature and Arts open?

Charents Museum of Literature and Arts is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 11 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 5 pm
Thursday 11 am - 5 pm
Friday 11 am - 5 pm
Saturday 11 am - 5 pm
Sunday 11 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Charents Museum of Literature and Arts?

Nearby attractions include Near East Art Museum, Yerevan (1 min walk), Yeghishe Charents House-Museum, Yerevan (1 min walk), National Gallery of Armenia, Yerevan (1 min walk), Near East Art Museum, Yerevan (1 min walk).

How to get to Charents Museum of Literature and Arts by public transport?

The nearest stations to Charents Museum of Literature and Arts:

Metro

Republic Square (3 min walk)
General Andranik (13 min walk)

Bus

Mesrop Mashtots Av. and Amiryan Street cross • Lines: 13, 26, 41, 5, 77 (10 min walk)
Pedagogical University aft. Kh. Abovyan • Lines: 14, 41, 63 (10 min walk)