Sergey Merkurov House-Museum

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Sergey Merkurov House-Museum, Soviet sculptor memorial museum in Gyumri, Armenia.

The Sergey Merkurov House-Museum contains more than 3000 exhibits displaying the works and personal belongings of the renowned Soviet sculptor-monumentalist.

The museum building, constructed in 1869 by Merkurov's ancestors, underwent restoration in 2003 following damage from the 1988 earthquake.

The museum exhibits death masks of 59 Soviet figures, including Lenin, representing a specialized form of sculptural documentation from the early Soviet period.

Located at 47 Haghtanaki Avenue, the museum operates Tuesday through Sunday from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM with guided tours available in Armenian, English, Russian, and French.

The collection features over 300 death masks created by Merkurov throughout his career, establishing him as a primary documenter of Soviet leadership through sculpture.

Location: Gyumri

Inception: 1984

Part of: Kumayri

Website: https://merkurov.am

GPS coordinates: 40.78107,43.84588

Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:41

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