Kutaisi State Historical Museum
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Kutaisi State Historical Museum, also known as the Niko Berdzenishvili Kutaisi State History Museum, is one of Georgia's foremost scientific and research institutions. Established in 1921–22 within the former National Bank of Georgia building, it houses an extensive collection of more than 200,000 artifacts. These exhibits represent Georgia's rich archaeological, numismatic, paleographical, ethnographical, and spiritual heritage, with items dating from the 9th century BC through the Late Medieval period. The museum's displays include Georgian, Byzantine, and Roman historical objects such as manuscripts, jewelry, pottery, leather goods, textiles, and woodwork. A highlight is the Gold Treasury hall, featuring numerous religious gold pieces originally from the Bagrati Cathedral, which was closed during the Soviet era. The museum's collections are arranged across ten rooms on two floors, complemented by a library holding over 40,000 volumes, including rare manuscripts. Additionally, the museum publishes several newspapers and an annual magazine related to its collections. Restoration efforts began in 2007 to preserve and enhance the museum's facilities.
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Astuce: Visitors are advised to check opening hours in advance and consider visiting during weekdays for a quieter experience. Booking tickets ahead may help avoid queues. Discounts are often available for students and seniors. The museum's library and publications offer valuable resources for researchers and enthusiasts.
Faits intéressants
- •The museum holds over 200,000 artifacts spanning from the 9th century BC to the Late Medieval period.
- •Its Gold Treasury hall contains religious gold pieces removed from the Bagrati Cathedral during the Soviet era.
- •The museum's library includes more than 40,000 volumes, many of which are rare manuscripts.
- •The museum publishes several newspapers and an annual magazine about its collections.
Histoire
Founded in 1921–22 in the building of the former National Bank of Georgia, the museum quickly became a leading scientific and research institution in the country.
Over the decades, it expanded its collections to include a vast array of artifacts representing Georgia's cultural and historical heritage.
During the Soviet era, the Bagrati Cathedral was closed, and many religious gold items were transferred to the museum's Gold Treasury hall.
In 2007, the museum underwent restoration work to modernize and preserve its exhibits and infrastructure.
Guide du lieu
Gold Treasury Hall
This hall displays a large collection of religious gold artifacts originally from the Bagrati Cathedral, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship and religious history.
Main Exhibition Rooms
Ten rooms across two floors presenting archaeological, numismatic, paleographical, ethnographical, and spiritual artifacts from Georgian, Byzantine, and Roman histories.
Museum Library
A research library holding over 40,000 volumes, including rare manuscripts, supporting the museum's role as a scientific institution.
Contact
Téléphone: 0431 24 56 91