Ongoing Exhibitions
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Armenia: Art, Culture, Eternity
This introductory gallery offers an overview of Armenian culture—from antiquity to the present-day experience of Armenians in the United States—featuring over 50 objects on display.
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The Armenian Genocide
The exhibit is a stunning visual narrative of the events of the 1915-1923 Genocide, and the continuing aftermath and denial by the Turkish government over generations.
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Karsh: Celebrating Humanity
For viewers around the world, Yousuf Karsh defined the photographic portrait in the twentieth century.
Plan Your Visit
Regular hours are Thursday through Sunday 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
65 Main Street
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 926-2562
Armenian Museum Members: Free
Non-Members: $15/person
Students and Seniors: $5/person
Children under 18: Free
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Eternal Armenia: Khatchkars – The CrossStones of Noratus is a breathtaking bilingual English-Armenian coffee table book that pays tribute to the ancient cemetery of Noratus, home to the world's largest surviving collection of Armenian khatchkars (cross-stones). Spanning 266 large-format pages and featuring nearly 200 stunning photographs, this volume seamlessly blends sweeping panoramic landscapes with intimate close-up studies of individual khatchkars, unveiling the extraordinary artistry, rich symbolism, and profound spiritual depth of these timeless monuments. Far more than a photography book, it delves into the history of Christianity in Armenia, the evolution of the Armenian cross and khatchkar tradition, and the master artisans who carved these remarkable stones. Themes of faith, memory, resilience, and cultural preservation are woven throughout, making this an essential volume for history enthusiasts, art lovers, and anyone with a connection to Armenian heritage. One featured khatchkar was even exhibited at the Louvre Museum as a masterwork of Armenian sacred art.