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Armenian Museum Of America at 12 PM


JOIN US FOR A VISIT TO
THE ARMENIAN MUSEUM OF AMERICA
IN WATERTOWN
ON THURSDAY, MARCH 23rd at 12 PM
Registration Limit:  15


Armenian Museum
The Armenian Museum of America in nearby Watertown collects, preserves, and presents the culture, history, art, and contributions of the Armenian people during the past 3,000 years.  Since its creation in 1971, the museum has amassed an expansive treasure trove of inscribed Armenian rugs and textiles, ceramics, metalware, Urartian objects, medieval illuminations, ancient and medieval Armenian coins, and various other creations by the Armenian people. 
 
A docent will guide us through the museum where we will learn about the history of Armenian immigration and the Armenian genocide during World War I.  We will also see the current exhibition, "On the Edge: Los Angeles Art 1970s - 1990s," from the collection of Joan Agajanian and John Quinn.
 

Sign-up deadline: Thursday, March 16th by noon.

 

Parking:  Municipal parking in Watertown Square, 
behind the museum (metering strictly observed).
Entrance fee of $8.50
will be collected at the museum.
Please bring exact change.

 
Optional late lunch (about 1:30pm) featuring Armenian cuisine at Jana Grill and Bakery,
.2 mile away at 2 Watertown Street in Newton.

 
To register click REGISTER above, OR
email events@wellesleyneighbors.org, OR
call 781-283-0417, ext. 2.
Let us know if you will stay for lunch, can drive a carpool, or need a ride.


When:
Thursday, March 23, 2023, 12:00 PM
Where:
Armenian Museum of America
Armenian Museum
 65 Main Street
Watertown, MA  02472

617-926-2562
Additional Info:
Contact(s):
Judith G Frommer
Category:
Activities
Registration is required
Payment in Full In Advance Or At Event
A $8.50 fee is payable the day of the visit. The docent-led tour will last approximately one hour. The museum is wheelchair accessible.
Capacity:
15
Available Slots:
6
No Fee
No Fee
No Fee

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