The Armenian American Museum is a landmark cultural campus that enriches the community, educates the public on the Armenian American story, and empowers individuals to embrace cultural diversity and speak out against prejudice. The mission of the museum is to promote understanding and appreciation of America’s ethnic and cultural diversity by sharing the Armenian American experience.
Permanent Exhibition
The Permanent Exhibition will celebrate the history, culture, and identity of the Armenian American community, showcasing the journey of the Armenian people through millennia and the ways they have shaped and have been shaped by the world we live in today.
Temporary Exhibitions
The Temporary Exhibition galleries will host powerful and immersive exhibitions on diverse cultures, subject matters, and experiences that will engage broad audiences and serve as a bridge that connects our multicultural community.
Auditorium
The Auditorium will present exciting and engaging public programming including performances, lectures, film screenings, and special events to lead meaningful dialogues, connect people and communities, and celebrate arts and culture.
Learning Center
The Learning Center will feature state-of-the-art classrooms and offer a wide range of educational programs for children, youth, families, and adults that will promote lifelong learning and inspire the next generation of leaders.
Demonstration Kitchen
The Demonstration Kitchen will provide museum patrons with a unique learning opportunity by bringing people together for hands-on, interactive, and educational experiences that will share and exchange culture through food and culinary traditions.
Archives Center
The Archives Center will serve as a repository of heritage by preserving, conserving, and archiving rare artifacts, cherished artworks, historical documents and media, and special collections for future generations to come.
Gift Shop
The Gift Shop will be a marketplace of culture by serving patrons with a special selection of unique gifts, books, souvenirs, and memorabilia that complement the museum’s programming and enhance the visitor experience.