As 2025 comes to a close, we pause to reflect on what it means to build something that lasts. The Armenian American Museum is being created to share the Armenian American experience as a gateway to understanding, empathy, and cultural connection. At its heart, this is a public institution rooted in the belief that history, when thoughtfully preserved and openly shared, has the power to bring people closer and strengthen the communities we call home.
Where We Started
In downtown Glendale’s Central Park, that vision for the Armenian American Museum cultural center began taking physical form. Surrounded by the city’s library, cultural institutions, and public gathering spaces, the museum will anchor a vibrant cultural campus designed to welcome residents and visitors alike. Construction has progressed from foundational work to the active shaping of the museum itself, signaling a project that is no longer imagined but steadily rising.
Where We Are
Because of your generosity this year, the Armenian American Museum has moved decisively from vision to reality. Construction has advanced through major milestones, and vital planning has continued for the exhibitions, educational initiatives, and public programs that will animate the building once it opens. Donor support has helped transform blueprints into walls and ideas into action, ensuring the museum is prepared not only to open its doors, but to serve with purpose from day one.
Where We’re Going
When complete, the museum will offer immersive exhibitions, a dynamic auditorium, a learning center for students and families, and spaces designed for dialogue and discovery. While rooted in the Armenian American experience, the museum will actively engage with and spotlight a wide range of cultures and voices through rotating exhibitions, performances, and programs that celebrate creativity, examine history with honesty, and encourage mutual understanding. It will welcome diverse audiences, educate children and youth, serve as a bridge between the Diaspora and Armenia, and foster cross-cultural exchange that reaches far beyond its walls.
As we look ahead to the coming year, we invite you to continue this journey with us. Your support ensures that this museum opens strong, accessible, and ready to fulfill its mission for generations to come. Your renewed support makes what’s next possible.
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