Sight guide · Yerevan · Armenia
Visiting History Museum of Armenia
On Republic Square, the national history museum covers Armenian history from the Stone Age onwards.
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Quick answer
History Museum of Armenia is a museum in Republic Square, Yerevan. Allow 2 hours; it is low cost. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Museum
- Area
- Republic Square
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- history and rainy day
- Best months
- March–May
About History Museum of Armenia
On Republic Square, the national history museum covers Armenian history from the Stone Age onwards. Highlights include Bronze Age artefacts, Urartian finds and the Areni-1 shoe, a leather shoe around 5,500 years old found in a cave in southern Armenia.
Tip: Book a guided tour at the desk; the collection is large, and context makes it far more engaging.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 2 hours.
- Cost: Low cost.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Republic Square, the grand central square of pink tuff, museums and fountains.
Best time to visit History Museum of Armenia
History Museum of Armenia is indoors, which makes it a good plan for the wettest months:
- May: 24°C (75°F) highs, about 10 rainy days, busy crowds.
- April: 19°C (66°F) highs, about 8 rainy days, moderate crowds.
- March: 12°C (54°F) highs, about 6 rainy days, quiet crowds.
When to visit Yerevan has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Yerevan itinerary visits History Museum of Armenia on day 2, together with National Gallery of Armenia and Vernissage market.
- No. 4 of the 17 sights in our Yerevan things-to-do list.
- Day 1 of the 1-day plan.
- Day 1 of the 2-day plan.
- Day 2 of the 5-day plan.
- One of the picks in museums in Yerevan.
Near History Museum of Armenia
Also in Republic Square, so you can walk between them:
- Republic Square — 30 minutes, free
- National Gallery of Armenia — 1.5 hours, low cost
- Vernissage market — 1–2 hours, free
If you like History Museum of Armenia
- Matenadaran — Mashtots Avenue, 1.5 hours
- Sergei Parajanov Museum — Kond, 1 hour
Staying near History Museum of Armenia
Stay in Republic Square ($$$) to walk here: the grand central square of pink tuff, museums and fountains. All areas to stay in Yerevan.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at History Museum of Armenia?
Plan 2 hours. With Republic Square nearby, it fits a half-day in Republic Square.
+Is History Museum of Armenia free?
No, it is low cost. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit History Museum of Armenia?
March–May, the wettest months, when an indoor sight is most welcome. Book a guided tour at the desk; the collection is large, and context makes it far more engaging.
+Do I need to book History Museum of Armenia in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.