Armenian Museum of America, Author at The Armenian Weekly

Armenian Museum of America

The Armenian Museum of America is the largest Armenian museum in the Diaspora. It has grown into a major repository for all forms of Armenian material culture that illustrate the creative endeavors of the Armenian people over the centuries. Today, the Museum’s collections hold more than 25,000 artifacts including 5,000 ancient and medieval Armenian coins, 1,000 stamps and maps, 30,000 books, 3,000 textiles and 180 Armenian inscribed rugs, and an extensive collection of Urartian and religious artifacts, ceramics, medieval illuminations and various other objects. The collection includes historically significant objects, including five of the Armenian Bibles printed in Amsterdam in 1666.

Announcements

Armenian Museum of America announces online programs for August

August 9, 2021

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WATERTOWN, Mass.—The Armenian Museum of America re-opened in June with revamped galleries of ancient and medieval artifacts, as well as…

Announcements

Armenian Museum of America reopening galleries in June

June 8, 2021

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WATERTOWN, Mass.—The Armenian Museum of America recently announced that it is reopening for visitors on Friday, June 18. The Museum…

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Armenian Museum of America announces concert featuring VAN Quartet

May 24, 2021

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WATERTOWN, Mass.—The Armenian Museum of America has announced the fifth in its online concert series featuring the VAN Quartet, an…

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Armenian Museum of America launches genocide education, new online concert in April

April 5, 2021

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WATERTOWN, Mass.—The Armenian Museum of America has announced its programming for the month of April with several events focused on…

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The MET’s Helen Evans and Berj Najarian of the New England Patriots join leadership of Armenian Museum of America

March 26, 2021

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WATERTOWN, Mass.—The Armenian Museum of America is proud to announce that Dr. Helen C. Evans—Mary and Michael Jaharis Curator of…

Community News

Armenian Museum of America launches fourth virtual series with focus on early recordings

March 19, 2021

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WATERTOWN, Mass.—The Armenian Museum of America has launched its fourth online program called the Sound Archive, which is featured on…