Georgia’s most fascinating museums and exhibitions, blending ancient heritage with contemporary art.

🏛️ Must-Visit Museums in Georgia

1. Georgian National Museum (Tbilisi)

📍 Location: 3 Rustaveli Ave

🕒 Hours: 10:00-18:00 (Closed Mon)

💰 Entry: 15 GEL

🌟 Highlights:

"Gold of Colchis" exhibit (4th century BC treasures)

Soviet occupation section

Prehistoric artifacts from Dmanisi archaeological site

2. Open Air Museum of Ethnography (Tbilisi)

📍 Location: Turtle Lake area

🕒 Hours: 10:00-17:00

💰 Entry: 5 GEL

🌟 Experience:

70+ traditional houses from all Georgian regions

Wine cellar with qvevri demonstrations

Panoramic city views

3. Art Palace of Georgia (Tbilisi)

📍 Location: 6 Kargareteli St

🕒 Hours: 11:00-18:00

💰 Entry: 10 GEL

🌟 Collection:

150,000+ theatrical artifacts

Soviet avant-garde costumes

Niko Pirosmani originals

🎨 Contemporary Art Spaces

4. Tbilisi Art Fair (Seasonal)

📍 Venue: Expo Georgia

📅 When: Annually in September

🌟 Features:

Cutting-edge Caucasus artists

VR installations

Performance art

5. Fabrika Tbilisi5. Fabrika Tbilisi

📍 Location: 8 Ninoshvili St

🕒 Hours: 24/7

💰 Free entry

🌟 Vibe:

Street art murals

Pop-up exhibitions

Hipster hangout with cafes

🏰 Unique Regional Museums

6. Stalin Museum (Gori)

📍 Location: 32 Stalin Ave

💰 Entry: 10 GEL

🌟 Surreal Experience:

Personal railway carriage

Childhood house preserved under pavilion

Soviet-era propaganda displays

7. Vani Archaeological Museum

📍 Location: Imereti region

💰 Entry: 5 GEL

🌟 Treasures:

Golden jewelry from Colchis

3rd century BC temple models

Interactive excavation displays

📅 Current Notable Exhibitions (2024)

"Digital Caucasus" at Tbilisi MoMA (Multimedia art)

"Qvevri Unbottled" at Wine Museum (Sensory installation)

"Soviet Design" at Silk Museum (Industrial design history)

💡 Visiting Tips

Many museums offer free entry on last Saturdays

English audio guides available at major institutions

Combine museum visits with nearby attractions (e.g., National Museum + Rustaveli Ave walking tour)

Hidden Gem: The Soviet Occupation Exhibition inside the National Museum provides powerful insight into 20th century Georgian history through personal testimonies and artifacts.