Niko Berdzenishvili Kutaisi State Historical Museum

Kutaisi State Historical Museum Niko Berdzenishvili is a historical treasure located at st. Pushkina, 18, in the city of Kutaisi. Founded in 1922, the museum has the status of a legal entity of public law (LELP) and has been under state control of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth of Georgia since 2006.
This historical museum presents more than 230,000 objects spanning the period from the 9th to 7th centuries BC. e. until the late Middle Ages. The collection includes archaeological finds from Western Georgia, unique examples of Georgian, Roman, Byzantine and Oriental history, as well as rare everyday and cultural objects.
The museum is organized on two floors, giving visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in the history of Georgia through permanent exhibitions in 10 halls. Particularly worth noting is the reconstruction of the “Golden Treasury” hall in 2005, where a modern exhibition was created.
The Kutaisi State Historical Museum actively offers educational programs based on its exhibits, including the Museum Volunteer School program. Guided tours in various languages are also available at an additional cost.
The museum is open to the public daily from 10:00 to 18:00. Ticket prices vary: 1 GEL for schoolchildren, 2 GEL for students and 3 GEL for adults. Children under 6 years of age, museum staff, ICOM members and people with disabilities can enter the museum free of charge upon presentation of identification.
Kutaisi State Historical Museum is not only a keeper of the historical heritage of Georgia, but also a place where every visitor can better understand the richness of the culture and traditions of this amazing country.