National Center of Aesthetics after Henrik Igityan, Arts education center in Kentron District, Yerevan, Armenia
The National Center of Aesthetics after Henrik Igityan is a cultural facility in Yerevan that brings together art education, exhibitions, and performances. The building contains spaces for fine arts, decorative arts, two theaters, and a children's philharmonic orchestra.
Henrik Igityan founded the center in 1978, building upon the children's art gallery he had created in 1970. The facility grew into a major institution for artistic education across Armenia.
The center displays artworks created by children from many countries, making young artistic voices visible to the public. You see creativity shared across different cultures and backgrounds in these exhibition spaces.
The center opens on weekdays and weekends and presents various art forms and exhibitions to explore. It helps to check ahead about current opening hours and which sections are accessible when you plan your visit.
The center holds a collection of artworks from over one hundred countries, displaying the breadth of artistic creation globally. This international gathering makes the place a window into how children create art across the world.
Location: Yerevan
Inception: 1978
Founders: Henrik Igityan
Website: http://nca.am
GPS coordinates: 40.18349,44.51818
Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:41
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