ARMENIAN MUSEUMS WILL BE OPEN TO VISITORS DURING MUSEUM NIGHT

PanARMENIAN.Net
May 14, 2010 – 20:55 AMT 15:55 GMT

On May 15, the public is invited to participate in a Museum Night
international initiative and enjoy a free admission to all galleries
of Yerevan. In addition, films will be screened, as well as jazz and
rock concerts will be organized in Yerevan, starting from 06:00pm.

Unique exhibitions will be featured in the State Museum of Nature,
Mayr Hayastan military museum and Armenia’s National Institute and
Museum of Architecture.

Besides, a series of special events will be organized throughout
Armenia with the assistance of the Armenian Ministry of Culture.

The Cafesjian Center for the Arts (CCA) will also mark the
International Museum Day established in 1977 by the International
Council of Museums (ICOM). People will have the opportunity to view
monumental sculptures by prominent artists located in the Cafesjian
Sculpture Park, the first open air museum in Yerevan, and visit
galleries of the Center free of charge, as well as to listen to live
music and view art films.