Martiros Sarian House-Museum — Attraction in Yerevan

Visiting the Martiros Saryan House Museum in Yerevan is an unforgettable experience one that immerses you in the vibrant, soulful world of Armenia’s most celebrated painter. From the moment you step inside (starting from the 3rd floor), you’re surrounded by breathtaking colors that seem to radiate warmth and life. Saryan’s masterpieces don’t just depict Armenia’s landscapes and people; they breathe, glow, and pulse with emotion, making you feel as though you’ve stepped into a dream painted in the richest hues.

One of the most moving moments of the visit is the old telephone, where you can hear Saryan’s actual voice. It’s an indescribable feeling like traveling through time and connecting with the artist himself, listening to his words echo through the very walls where he lived and created. It adds a deeply personal touch to the experience, reminding you that behind these legendary works was a man with a vision, a passion, and a voice that still lingers.

The museum staff are incredibly welcoming and knowledgeable, eager to share stories about Saryan’s life and art. Their warmth makes the visit even more special, as they guide you through his home with genuine enthusiasm and pride.

Whether you’re an art lover or just someone looking to experience something truly beautiful and soulful, the Martiros Saryan House Museum is a must visit in Yerevan. It’s not just a gallery it’s a journey through color,...

The museum building consists of two- storey mansion where the artist lived and worked in 1932-1972 and attached to it three-storey gallery built in 1967. The author of the house’s project was Alexander Tamanian – the eminent architect of Yerevan. The museum part was designed by Mark Grigorian.

The upper part of the building’s front facade was decorated with mosaic and inlay by the noted artist Gagik Smbatian from M.Sarian’s sketch. The first director of the house-museum was the artist’s son – the composer Lazar Sarian who supervised the museum building’s construction. From 1967 up to 2005 the museum was headed by the art critic Shahen Khachatrian. In 2003-2004 Lucy Mirzoyan – who for a long time was the museum’s chief curator- became a museum director. From 2004 the museum’s director is the artist’s granddaughter – Rouzan Sarian – Candidate of Philology.

The distinctive point of the house-museum’s collection is that all the works and sketches which were in the house and the studio in recent years are gathered there. Sarian’s 50 works which he had donated to the museum became the core of the...

I am sorry to give a bad review because the museum and artwork is wonderful. Sadly the staff is not. The old lady who sells the tickets is the most impolite person I‘ve ever met. She does not speak a single word of English or maybe she can but I had the feeling she doesn’t want to. After I paid my ticket by card and had a look at the museum I wanted to buy something at the store. First she didn’t want to sell me anything and then I suddenly couldn’t pay by card anymore just cash.. I am sad that such a horrible person represents the wonderful museum. Just being kind and friendly isn’t hard and should be the basis for such a job. If you don’t want to interact with people or tourists then you should not work in...