Tsitsernakaberd in Yerevan is a memorial complex commemorating the 1.5 million Armenians who died during the Armenian Genocide. The site brings together three main memorial elements and the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute, where you can see a permanent exhibition of documents and photographs.
- Location: Tsitsernakaberd Highway, Yerevan.
- From Inga Hotel Yerevan: about 28 minutes on foot or 13 minutes by car.
- Museum pattern: hours vary by season, and the museum closes on Mondays and official holidays.
- Admission: museum entry is free; guided tours have a fee and require advance booking.
What to see at Tsitsernakaberd
Tsitsernakaberd’s three main elements are the Memorial Wall, the Sanctuary of Eternity and the Memorial Column “Reborn Armenia.”
Erected in 1967, the complex commemorates the Armenians who died during the genocide. Its opening ceremony took place on November 29, 1967. The Yerevan municipality gives the area of the memorial complex as 4,500 square metres.
The Sanctuary of Eternity includes the Memorial Hall and Eternal Flame. Together with the Memorial Wall and the column, these form the central memorial features. Thousands of people visit the complex each year on April 24.
The Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute opened beside the memorial in 1995. Its permanent exhibition occupies the second floor and covers 1,000 square metres, with displays that include documents and photographs.
How do you get from Inga Hotel Yerevan to Tsitsernakaberd?
Tsitsernakaberd is about a 28-minute walk or a 13-minute drive from this hotel in Yerevan. The route’s walking time is longer than the drive, so you can choose between going on foot and taking a car.
The memorial is on a hill, and the museum is at 8/8 Tsitsernakaberd Highway, Yerevan.
For a day that also includes time in the city centre, the one-day Yerevan route from the hotel area offers a broader itinerary.
Memorial and museum access
Museum admission is free, while guided tours are paid and must be booked in advance by telephone.
From February 15 through November 15, the museum is open Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00–17:00, with last entry at 16:30. From November 15 through February 15, it is open those days, 11:00–16:45, with last entry at 16:15.
Sunday hours are 11:00–15:00, with last entry at 14:30. The museum is closed on Mondays and official holidays, and extends its hours on April 24.
Guided tours are offered in Armenian, Russian, English and French. They run Tuesday to Sunday, excluding official holidays, from 10:00 to 16:10, and last from 40 minutes to one hour.
Tour prices depend on group size and language: Armenian tours cost 5,000 AMD for 1–10 visitors or 7,000 AMD for 10–20; Russian, English, French or German tours cost 7,000 AMD for 1–10 visitors or 10,000 AMD for 10–20. Advance booking is by telephone at +374 10 390 981 or +374 77 391 412.
If you’re choosing another museum for the same trip, this guide to museums in Yerevan by interest can help you compare options.
Time to allow and visitor etiquette
Allow time for both the memorial grounds and the museum if you plan to see the full complex. A guided tour alone lasts from 40 minutes to one hour, so factor that into your visit before adding time for the permanent exhibition and the memorial’s three main elements.
The complex is a place of remembrance. Keep its commemorative purpose in mind as you move through the grounds and the museum.
Practical details before your visit
The museum’s seasonal schedules and holiday closures make it worth confirming opening details before setting out. Check the official site before you go.
The museum is at 8/8 Tsitsernakaberd Highway, Yerevan. Admission is free, but a guided tour has a charge and needs advance telephone booking. The memorial’s hillside setting also gives views across Yerevan.
FAQs
What is Tsitsernakaberd?
It is Yerevan’s Armenian Genocide memorial complex, erected in 1967. The Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute stands beside it.
Are Tsitsernakaberd tickets required?
Museum admission is free. Guided tours are paid and need to be booked in advance by telephone.
When is the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute open?
Its hours change by season, with separate Sunday hours and closures on Mondays and official holidays. Confirm the schedule before your visit.
How long is a guided tour?
Museum tours last from 40 minutes to one hour. They are offered in Armenian, Russian, English and French.