Art Museum of Georgia

The Art Museum of Georgia displays about 140,000 artworks across multiple floors housed in a neoclassical building from 1838. The spaces are organized into different collection sections that allow visitors to explore various art forms and cultural traditions.

The museum was founded in 1920 as the National Art Gallery and received its current name in 1950 after relocating to the former theological seminary building. The relocation marked an important phase in developing the institution into a major regional art center.

The collections show works by Georgian artists alongside pieces from Russia, Europe, and the Orient, reflecting different artistic styles and periods. Visitors can see how these varied artistic traditions are presented side by side in the galleries.

The museum is located in Old Tbilisi and opens from Tuesday to Sunday with free admission to both permanent and temporary exhibitions. Plan extra time to explore the multiple floors, as the collections are spread across substantial space.

In 1945 the museum recovered numerous artworks that had been evacuated to France during the 1921 Red Army invasion. These pieces were reintegrated into the permanent collection after their return was secured.

Location: Tbilisi

Inception: 1920

Official opening: 1920

Address: Via Lado Gudiashvili 1

Website: http://museum.ge/?lang_id=ENGGEO&sec_id=45

GPS coordinates: 41.69702,44.80072

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:46