Eghishe Charents was an Armenian poet, writer, translator, and public activist. He is one of the greatest poets of Armenia who left a profound cultural heritage to the nation. The museum was founded in 1964 and is located at 17 Mashtots Avenue.
The poet lived in this house from 1935 to 1937, during the most prolific yet tragic years of his life. Today, it also serves as a specialized research center studying the poet’s life, literary works, and cultural impact.
The main exhibition involves the three halls of the Museum. The Memorial Museum holds a variety of cultural events, including exhibitions, lectures, concerts, meetings, presentations, and poetry readings. The most captivating part is the Memorial Apartment where Charents lived. In his room, nothing has been changed; every object and piece of furniture remains in its original order, preserving the atmosphere of the 1930s.
His daughter recounted that his personal library originally contained nearly 6,000 books. However, after Eghishe’s death during the Great Purge, a significant portion of his collection was destroyed or confiscated. Only 1,452 volumes survived, which remain on display as a testament to his immense erudition.
Working hours
The Museum is open:
- Tuesday to Saturday: 10:00–17:00
- Sunday: 10:00–16:00
The Museum is closed on:
- Mondays
- National Holidays and Memorial Days
Admission
While entry was historically free, please note that there is now a standard entrance fee for visitors (approximately 1,000–1,500 AMD), which goes toward the preservation of the museum's rare artifacts. Guided tours are available in multiple langua
