May 14, 2010 - 20:55 AMT
Armenian museums will be open to visitors during Museum Night

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.