Orbeli Brothers Museum in Tsaghkadzor is located in Kotayk Region only 40 minutes away from Yerevan. The Orbeli dynasty is best known for three remarkable scientific brothers: Ruben, Levon, and Joseph Orbeli.
Each made significant contributions in his field—Ruben, the eldest, became the founder of Russian underwater archaeology; Levon, the middle brother, was a renowned physiologist; and Joseph, the youngest, was a celebrated orientalist and served as the director of the Hermitage Museum. Beyond these three, the Orbeli family also included other gifted individuals—doctors, benefactors, and bishops—though they are less widely known.
On July 6, 1982, marking the 100th anniversary of Academician Levon Orbeli’s birth, the Orbeli Brothers Museum was opened in the picturesque town of Tsaghkadzor. Today, Tsaghkadzor is one of Armenia’s top tourist destinations, and the museum stands out as the town’s only cultural, educational, and scientific center all in one.
The museum holds a collection of around 2,000 exhibits, including a rich archive of books and documents. It was created thanks to the efforts of museum staff, family members, and students of the Orbeli brothers, who donated many personal and professional items related to their lives and scientific work.
The museum’s exhibition is divided into two parts: a scientific-educational section and a memorial section. Together, they chronologically trace the life paths, achievements, and public contributions of the Orbeli brothers.
An integral feature of the museum is the monument to the Orbeli brothers, created by the honored sculptor of the Republic of Armenia, A. Ovsepyan. The monument stands in the square in front of the museum and serves as a gathering place for many city events.
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