Folk Art Museum, Folk art museum in Kentron District, Armenia
The Folk Art Museum presents over 12,000 exhibits of traditional Armenian crafts, including wood engravings, ceramics, embroidery, miniatures, carpets, and paintings.
Ethnographer Habetnak Babayan established the Folk Art House in the 1930s, which formed the foundation for the museum's official opening in 1978.
The museum displays works by self-taught artists in dedicated sections for Paintings and Applied and Decorative Arts, representing Armenian artistic traditions.
Located at 64 Abovyan Street, the museum opens Tuesday through Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM on weekdays and until 4 PM on Sundays.
The collection contains numerous artifacts that demonstrate the evolution of Armenian folk art, featuring different regional styles and historical periods.
Location: Yerevan
Location: Kentron District
Inception: 1978
Address: Աբովյան փող. 64 0025
Phone: +37410569380
GPS coordinates: 40.19147,44.52873
Latest update: March 13, 2025 00:30
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