Mardigian Armenian Museum

The Mardigian Armenian Museum is a religious museum in the Armenian Quarter of Jerusalem's Old City, housing over 1,700 artifacts in a stone building. The collection includes ancient manuscripts, textiles, and religious objects that document the history and faith of the Armenian community.

The building originally served as a theological center and became an orphanage in 1922 for 600 Armenian children who survived genocide. Etchings left by these children remain visible on the walls, preserving their memories.

The museum displays works from the Armenian community, including a 6th-century mosaic with birds and the Tree of Life. The spaces tell how this place has kept Armenian traditions and identity alive for generations.

The museum is housed in an old stone building in the Armenian Quarter and reopened in 2022 after renovations. Visitors will find modern lighting and contemporary design elements that blend the historic structure with modern comfort.

A dedicated room preserves the names of every refugee child who lived in the former orphanage, connecting visitors with their family stories. This personal documentation makes the museum a place of recognition and remembrance.