Simon Janashia Museum of Georgia, National history museum on Rustaveli Avenue, Tbilisi, Georgia
Description
The Simon Janashia Museum is a history museum on Rustaveli Avenue in Tbilisi housed in a red brick building from 1910. The collection spans natural history, archaeology and ethnography, displaying thousands of artifacts across multiple exhibition spaces and floors.
History
The museum was established in 1852 in connection with the Russian Imperial Geographic Society. It was renamed in 1947 to honor the Georgian historian and scholar Simon Janashia for his work in preserving national memory.
Culture
The collection shows how people across Georgia lived, worked and created over time. Metalwork, pottery and everyday objects reveal regional traditions and the skills passed down through generations.
Practical
The museum is located on a main avenue in the city center and is easy to reach by foot from downtown. Guided tours are available in several languages and help visitors understand the stories behind the displays.
Did you know?
The museum holds fossil remains of early humans that date back far earlier than any other discoveries outside Africa. These rare specimens reveal stages of human development and make the collection scientifically significant worldwide.
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