Museums in Georgia

Principal museum institution in Georgia, housing archaeological, historical, and ethnographic collections. Features artifacts from ancient Colchis and Iberia, medieval Georgian treasures, and exhibits on Georgian history from prehistoric times to the modern era. Part of the Georgian National Museum network.

Open-air ethnographic museum on Turtle Lake hillside displaying traditional Georgian architecture from different regions. Features over 70 traditional houses, structures, and artifacts showing diverse Georgian regional building styles and rural life. Includes working demonstrations of traditional crafts.

Principal fine arts museum in Georgia, featuring Georgian medieval icons, paintings, metalwork, and textiles. Collection includes Georgian avant-garde art from the early 20th century, European paintings, and decorative arts. Named after Georgian art historian Shalva Amiranashvili.

Art museum featuring Georgian and international art collections, including medieval Georgian religious art, icons, enamel work, 19th and 20th century Georgian painting, and works by European masters. The museum occupies a former theological seminary building on Rustaveli Avenue and is part of the Georgian National Museum network.