Practical Information
Updated: Jan 6, 2026Visit 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 visitorsHow to Get There
Walk uphill from Cascade: 10 min. Metro: Yeritasardakan then walk. At the end of Mashtots Avenue.
Facilities & Services
gift shop
restrooms
Working Hours
Updated: Jan 6, 2026MondayClosed
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.
Accessibility
Wheelchair Access
Fully accessible
faq.title
faq.subtitle Matenadaran
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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