Museum of Soviet Occupation

The Museum of Soviet Occupation is a history museum in Tbilisi that collects photographs, documents, and personal objects from Georgians during the Soviet era. The collection includes over 3,000 items that show how people lived under Soviet control.

The Soviet Union controlled Georgia from 1921 until 1991, shaping the lives of multiple generations. The museum was established to document these decades of occupation and their impact on the Georgian people.

The museum shows how Georgian families lived under Soviet rule and what objects they kept in their homes. It gives a sense of everyday life for people navigating this period of control.

The museum is located in the city center and is easy to reach on foot. Visitors should plan for about 2 to 3 hours to view the collection thoroughly.

The collection contains personal belongings and prisoner numbers from people who were deported to Soviet prisons. These objects tell quiet stories of resistance and survival that might otherwise go unnoticed.

Location: Tbilisi

Inception: May 26, 2006

Founders: Nika Rurua

Official opening: 2006

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-20:00

Website: http://museum.ge/?lang_id=ENG

GPS coordinates: 41.69580,44.80042

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:04