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Matenadaran in Yerevan 2026

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Matenadaran in Yerevan | Journest 2026

Matenadaran

World's largest repository of ancient Armenian manuscripts — over 23,000 manuscripts and 500,000 documents. Named after Mesrop Mashtots who created the Armenian alphabet in 405 AD. UNESCO Memory of the World collection.

Practical Information

Prices verified: Dec 27, 2025

Visit Duration

Minimum1 hours

Recommended1.5 hours

Maximum2 hours

Entrance Fee

Adult

2,000 AMD~2,000 $

Adults 2000 AMD (~$5). Students/pensioners 500 AMD. Guided tour +1500 AMD. 17000+ ancient manuscripts. Closed Sundays

Crowd Level

Low — few visitors

Official Website

How to Get There

Walk uphill from Cascade: 10 min. Metro: Yeritasardakan then walk. At the end of Mashtots Avenue.

Connectivity & Services

Wheelchair access

Accessible

Facilities & Services

Gift shop

Restrooms

Working Hours

MondayClosed

Tuesday10:00 — 17:50

Wednesday10:00 — 17:50

Thursday10:00 — 17:50

Friday10:00 — 17:50

Saturday10:00 — 17:50

SundayClosed

Note

Institute of ancient manuscripts, one of world's largest collections. Closed Mon, Sun, holidays. Entry 2000 AMD, students 300 AMD. Tours in Armenian 3000 AMD, foreign languages 5000-7000 AMD. Last Saturday of month free for Armenian citizens.

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Created by Mesrop Mashtots in 405 AD, the Armenian alphabet has 38 unique letters. It allowed preservation of Armenian literature and identity for 1600+ years.

Travel Tips

Useful tips for visiting Matenadaran

English tours available - highly recommended for context. See 5th-century Gospels, medieval maps, first printed Armenian book. Combined with Cascade visit makes perfect half-day.

Walk uphill from Cascade: 10 min. Metro: Yeritasardakan then walk. At the end of Mashtots Avenue.

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Average temperature by month

Now

5°

56%11 м/с

Today

15°4°

Tomorrow

14°8°

Sat

14°7°

Sun

16°7°

Mon

12°9°

Tue

18°5°

Wed

20°6°

1°

-8°Jan

7°

-5°Feb

14°

1°Mar

20°

7°Apr

25°

11°May

31°

15°Jun

34°

19°Jul

35°

19°Aug

30°

14°Sep

22°

7°Oct

13°

0°Nov

4°

-5°Dec

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Interesting places nearby

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Matenadaran

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What else to see

Republic Square

Cascade Complex

Blue Mosque

Kond Historic District

Northern Avenue

Armenian National Opera and Ballet Theatre

Victory Park and Mother Armenia

Vernissage Market