Kapan Regional Museum
Admission by ticket
- Monday–Friday, 09:00–18:00
- Photography and filming: Permitted
- Guided tours: Available with tickets
- Parking: Available
Visitors
Price
Guide
Hall
Duration
Preschool children
Free
Free
Ethnography
30 m
Grades 1–4
300 ֏
1000 ֏ Individual
2000 ֏ Group
2000 ֏ Group
According to a thematic plan
45 m
Grades -5-12
600 ֏
1000 ֏ Individual
2000 ֏ Group
2000 ֏ Group
According to a thematic plan
1 h
Adults aged 18 and above
1000 ֏
1000 ֏ Individual
2000 ֏ Group
2000 ֏ Group
Entire museum
1h 30 m
Russian - English
2000 ֏ Individual
2500 ֏ Group
2500 ֏ Group
Entire museum
1h 30 m
Tickets can be purchased at the museum.
About the Museum
The Kapan Museum of Local History was founded in 1969 to preserve, study, and present the rich historical and cultural heritage of the Syunik region to the public. Today, it is considered one of the most interesting and valuable cultural centers in Kapan.
The museum is not only an exhibition venue but also a research center. Archaeological and historical research is conducted here, alongside academic conferences, thematic events, and educational programs.
Exhibitions
The museum occupies two floors, each presenting different periods in the history of Syunik.
The Kapan Museum of Local History was founded in 1969 to preserve, study, and present the rich historical and cultural heritage of the Syunik region to the public. Today, it is considered one of the most interesting and valuable cultural centers in Kapan.
The museum is not only an exhibition venue but also a research center. Archaeological and historical research is conducted here, alongside academic conferences, thematic events, and educational programs.
Exhibitions
The museum occupies two floors, each presenting different periods in the history of Syunik.
- The first floor introduces visitors to the history of Syunik in the 19th and 20th centuries. Exhibits include materials related to the Armenian–Tatar clashes, World War I, and the Zangezur self-defense struggle, as well as letters, personal belongings, and rare documents from those times.
- The second floor is entirely dedicated to archaeology. It features ancient clay vessels, stone tools, jewelry, and unique archaeological artifacts discovered throughout the Syunik region.
The museum’s most famous exhibit is a ceramic vessel shaped like a female figure. This exceptional find is considered unique not only in Syunik but throughout Armenia. It is of particular value because it reflects the art and beliefs of ancient communities.
In addition to its permanent exhibitions, the museum organizes guided tours, interactive games, and themed events for visitors of different age groups and for tourists. Here, everyone can experience the spirit of Syunik’s history and travel back through thousands of years.
Today, the Kapan Museum of Local History continues to fulfill its important mission: preserving the memory of the past and making it accessible to new generations.
In addition to its permanent exhibitions, the museum organizes guided tours, interactive games, and themed events for visitors of different age groups and for tourists. Here, everyone can experience the spirit of Syunik’s history and travel back through thousands of years.
Today, the Kapan Museum of Local History continues to fulfill its important mission: preserving the memory of the past and making it accessible to new generations.
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Shahumyan 37
Shahumyan 37