Armenian Museum of America

The Armenian Museum of America is a history museum in Watertown that holds more than 20,000 objects from different periods of Armenian culture. The building on Main Street contains multiple galleries where you can see artifacts, manuscripts, coins, and handcrafted works displayed throughout the exhibition spaces.

The museum was founded in 1971 and first opened in rented rooms at a church in Belmont. In 1988 it moved to its current building, which was formerly a bank that was acquired and transformed to serve as a museum.

The museum displays objects that document Armenian life across many centuries, from ancient coins and textiles to handwritten religious texts. This collection tells the story of Armenian traditions and daily life through items that reflect how people lived and what they valued.

The museum is open Thursday through Sunday, and you can explore all exhibition areas and the gift shop during visiting hours. It is helpful to check the exact opening times before you visit, and the location is easily reached from Main Street.

The building houses an extensive library with tens of thousands of cataloged books and a remarkable collection of recorded interviews with people who witnessed significant historical events. These archives make the place an important research center beyond the regular exhibitions.

Location: Watertown

Inception: 1971

Operator: Armenian Museum of America

Opening Hours: Thursday-Sunday 12:00-18:00; Monday-Wednesday off

Website: https://armenianmuseum.org

GPS coordinates: 42.36640,-71.18580

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:05