The Geological Museum and Art Gallery of Dilijan
The Geological Museum and Art Gallery of Dilijan, Museum and art gallery in Dilijan, Armenia.
Description
The Geological Museum and Art Gallery of Dilijan is an institution in town housing over 1000 items on display. The collection ranges from minerals and archaeological pieces to paintings, sculptures, coins, and ancient manuscripts.
History
A teacher named Yeghishe Hovsepyan founded the museum in 1950, initially storing collected objects in the town library. The collection later moved to its own dedicated building, where it has remained accessible to the public.
Culture
The gallery displays paintings by Armenian masters including Hovhannes Avazovsky and Martiros Saryan alongside works from Dutch, Italian, and French artists. Visitors encounter traditional art hanging near more modern pieces, showing how Armenian and European styles meet in this space.
Practical
The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday, with admission at 4000 AMD for international visitors and 2000 AMD for local guests. Plan to spend about 1.5 to 2 hours to see both sections comfortably.
Did you know?
The institution combines regional geological specimens with an extensive art collection under one roof. This uncommon pairing of natural science and art makes it a rare place serving both interests simultaneously.
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