The Armenian Genocide Centennial Committee Western USA adopted the Armenian American Museum and Cultural Center of California as its official landmark project.

The museum launched discussions with City of Glendale officials to establish the location of the cultural and educational center in the Jewel City of Southern California.

Lord Cultural Resources, an internationally acclaimed museum consulting firm, produced the museum’s Concept Development Plan.

The museum’s Board of Trustees was established, entrusting its governance to ten united Armenian American cultural, philanthropic, and religious non-profit institutions.

Alajajian Marcoosi Architects, a world renowned architectural firm, was selected as the architect for the project following an international call for architects.

The museum unveiled the signature branding and logo of the organization representing the AAM initials and silhouette of Mount Ararat.

The City of Glendale proposed a new downtown site for the museum in the heart of the city’s Arts & Entertainment District in Central Park.

The museum hosted the “Armenia: An Open Wound” exhibition attracting more than 10,000 visitors to the Brand Library & Art Center to experience the exhibition.

California Governor Jerry Brown signed the 2016- 2017 state budget with $1 million in funding.

Alajajian Marcoosi Architects unveiled the museum’s iconic and inspiring building design.

The City of Glendale announced plans for a major expansion and redesign of the museum campus at Central Park.

California Governor Jerry Brown signed the 2017- 2018 state budget with $3 million in funding.

Aly Sterling Philanthropy, a leading non-profit consulting firm, performed the museum’s Financial Capacity Study.

The Armenian American Museum unveiled its new animated video tour of the historic project.

The Glendale City Council approved the museum’s Ground Lease Agreement, a historic decision officially marking Central Park as the future site.

The museum launched the Groundbreaking Campaign to raise awareness and raise funds for the project.

More than 1,000 attended the Inaugural Gala held at the Ray Dolby Ballroom.

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the 2019- 2020 state budget with $5 million in funding.

The museum hosted a Telethon with a worldwide audience joining the broadcast to learn more about the landmark center and contribute to the cause.

The museum unveiled the Square Foot Certificate, a new limited-edition commemorative certificate for Square Foot Builders.

The Board of Trustees appointed Shant Sahakian as Executive Director.

More than $2.2 million was raised at the 2nd Annual Gala at The Beverly Hilton.

The Armenian American Museum officially commenced construction on the cultural and educational center in the museum campus at Glendale Central Park.

The museum unveiled the inaugural class of Naming Opportunities Donors during the Legacy Gala at the JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE.

PNG Builders, a leading construction firm in the region, was selected as the General Contractor for the museum project following a public search and competitive bidding process.

The Board of Trustees appointed the Board of Governors to join the leadership team of the museum.

Senator Anthony J. Portantino announced that his request for $1.8 million for the museum was approved by the State Legislature and signed by Governor Gavin Newsom in the 2021-2022 State Budget.

Congressman Adam Schiff announced that $950,000 was secured in the fiscal year 2022 Federal funding legislation in support of the construction and development of the museum.

The museum commenced the Schematic Design of the Permanent Exhibition – the core experience of the museum that will be dedicated to the history, culture, and identity of the Armenian American community and Armenian people.

The Armenian American Museum celebrated the first concrete pour of the historic project with the Concrete Pouring Ceremony at the museum construction site.

The museum held a festive celebration to mark its historic Groundbreaking Ceremony at the future site of the museum in Glendale Central Park on July 11, 2021.

Governor Gavin Newsom signed the State of California budget with $10 million in new funding for the museum, raising the total state investment to $19.6 million.

The museum appointed the Young Leaders Council to connect young professionals throughout the community and empower the next generation of leaders.

The museum appointed the Global Outreach Committee to raise awareness of the historic project throughout the United States and around the world.

The museum hosted the Phase I Completion Ceremony to celebrate the historic milestone of the museum parking garage and building foundation completion.

The museum’s Young Leader’s Council hosted the Young Professionals Soirée gathering hundreds of attendees for an evening of entertainment and networking.

The museum announced the launch of the Elevate Campaign at the Elevate Gala in March 2023.

The museum officially commenced construction on the Phase II Construction Project featuring the two-level museum building.