Armenian Library and Museum of America


*This Museum IS NOT Participating in Museum Day 2011*
65 Main Street
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 926-2562
Armenian Library and Museum of America Website »

  • Museum Day Hours of Operation
  • 1:00pm - 5:00pm





ALMA’s diverse collections constitute the largest holding of Armenian cultural artifacts in the Diaspora with over 20,000 items, including: 5,000 ancient and medieval Armenian coins, over 3,000 textiles and 180 Armenian inscribed rugs, Urartian and religious artifacts, ceramics and medieval illuminations, among other items.

Exhibits

“Who Are the Armenians?” provides a panoramic view of over 3,000 years of Armenian history and culture. “A Photographic Journey of Armenia’s Natural Treasures” “The Armenian Genocide: IN MEMORIAM” sheds light on the first Genocide of the 20th century through researched texts and poignant artifacts.




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