Mher Mkrtchyan Home and Museum, Memorial museum in Gyumri, Armenia.
The Mher Mkrtchyan Museum in Gyumri is dedicated to an Armenian actor and stage performer, displaying his stage costumes, film props, photographs, and personal belongings. The collection contains over 1,500 objects that document how this artist lived and worked throughout his career.
The building was constructed from black tuff in the early 20th century as a residential house and later underwent changes during the Soviet period. Its conversion to a museum happened to preserve the life and work of this important Armenian artist for future generations.
The museum holds personal belongings and costumes donated by Mkrtchyan's granddaughter, reflecting the life of a major Armenian performer and his role in local theater and cinema. The collection shows how theater and film shaped Armenian cultural expression over many decades.
The museum is housed in an urban residential building and is easily reachable on foot from the city center. Visitors should plan for limited opening hours and prefer to visit on a weekday when crowds are lighter.
The museum displays original film props from classic Armenian films, including items from productions that touched generations of viewers. These practical objects give visitors a direct connection to the artworks that mattered in local film history.
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