Dimitri Kipiani House Museum

In the Khashuri municipality, in the village of Kvishkheti, on D. Kipiani Street, 32, there is the Dmitry Kipiani House-Museum, founded in 1990. This is a non-profit institution owned by the Museum Union of Khashuri Municipality. This museum is a memorial and represents the former villa of the famous Georgian public figure, publicist and saint Demetrius Kipiani (1814-1887). Its collection contains a variety of exhibits that belonged to this outstanding personality: his creative works, personal belongings, manuscripts, letters, photographs and other items. The museum is open daily, except Mondays, from 10:00 to 18:00. Entry is absolutely free for all visitors. Exemption from fees applies to children under 6 years of age, employees of Georgian and foreign museums, ICOM members (with an identity card), as well as people with disabilities and refugees. Exhibitions such as “Dmitry Kipiani – Descendants” and “Exhibitions of memorial exhibits of Dimitry Kipiani in schools” are presented. Educational programs are also conducted, including “Lessons about Dmitry Kipiani in schools,” as well as an annual conference organized jointly with Tbilisi State University dedicated to Dmitry Kipiani’s birthday. Other educational programs include “The Kipians Family” and “Dmitry Kipiani – Businessman”. In addition, the museum publishes publications, including works by such authors as G. Gelashvili - “Love Melody”, Sh. Darbuashvili - “Forgotten Garden”, K. Gelashvili - “I Have Already Arrived”.