MUSEUM NIGHT AT MATENADARAN
On May 17, from 6:00 PM to 12:00 PM, the Matenadaran will be open to all visitors free of charge, and on May 18, during the museum’s main exhibition hours, from 10:00 AM to 5:50 PM.
THE FOURTH CONFERENCE “TEXT, COMMENTARY AND INTERPRETATION: PROBLEMS OF COMMENTING ON ANCIENT AND MEDIEVAL TEXTS”
Matenadaran together with the Institute of World Literature of the Russian Academy of Sciences organises the fourth conference “Text, Commentary and Interpretation: Problems of Commenting on Ancient and Medieval Texts”. The papers may concern interpretations of ancient and medieval texts and their individual passages in relation to textual criticism and palaeography, linguistics, history, literary studies,
WORKSHOP AT MATENADARAN
On May 8, 2025, the Matenadaran will host a workshop titled “Linguistic and Cultural Interconnections in Armenian Medical Manuscripts” in First floor Auditorium. This event is organized within the framework of the research initiative “Linguistic Awareness: Multilingualism or Plurilingualism? A Sociolinguistic Study of 16th–18th Century Armenian Manuscript Pharmacopoeias and Medical Texts,” supported by the 2024
A SPECIAL EXHIBITION AT MATENADARAN։ MARCH 10-APRIL 10 HIDDEN MANUSCRIPTS: THE SHURISKHAN GOSPEL MIRACULOUS MANUSCRIPT
According to tradition, the Shuriskhan Gospel, also known as the “Grandfather,” “Red Gospel,” and “Saint Basil of Caesarea,” was written in 1498 in the village of Aspisnak, located in the Kajberunik province of Van. The commissioner of this work was Prince Turuand, while the scribe was Priest Barsegh. During the Armenian exodus in 1603-1604, the
“HEARTS LIKE OUR HEARTS”: ARMENIAN AND ASSYRIAN COOPERATION AND COHABITATION IN IRAN’S URMIA REGION
4 March 2025, at 14:30, at the Virtual Hall of the Matenadaran there will be held a lecture entitled “Hearts like our Hearts”: Armenian and Assyrian Cooperation and Cohabitation in Iran’s Urmia Region.Speaker: Dr. Nicholas Al-Jeloo, is an independent scholar and researcher, based at Ankawa, Iraq. He holds a PhD in Syriac Studies, BA in
THE RADIANT MISSION OF MATENADARAN
On October 15 of this year, the Matenadaran Museum will open a new exhibition entitled “The Radiant Mission of Matenadaran.” The event is organized within the framework of the 13th annual international scientific seminar, “The Faces of Memory.”The exhibition symbolically confirms the exceptional role and mission of Matenadaran in the restoration, as well as the
MATENADARAN WILL PARTICIPATE IN THE SCIENCE FESTIVAL
We are beyond excited to announce Matenadaran’s participation in the most anticipated Science Festival of the year at Freedom Square from October 1-2, where we will be presenting in the “Science is Everywhere” thematic part. Don’t miss the opportunity! Come by our booth, where with us you can learn about the problems scientists and engineers
10TH JUBILEE ANNIVERSARY OF THE MATENADARAN ANNUAL YOUTH CONFERENCE
2024 marks the 10th jubilee anniversary of the Matenadaran Annual Youth Conference. The conference demonstrated its efficacy and high standard. Considering its nature and significance as well as the pivotal role of the Mashtots Matenadaran in Armenian medieval studies, we decided to broaden the focus of the conference. Starting from this year it will take
“BOOK AWARDS CEREMONY” INTERNATIONAL EXPO-FAIR OF ARMENIAN BOOKS
The First International Armenological Congress will occur from July 19 to 22, 2024, at Mesrop Mashtots Matenadaran.The congress will feature various events; for example, a conference, book presentations, round table discussions, a cultural program, and a “Book Awards Ceremony,” the first international Armenian book expo-fair. The Armenology book expo-fair will showcase publications from the last
THE INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS PROVIDES A PLATFORM FOR SHAPING THE INTERNATIONAL AGENDA, CONDUCTING COLLABORATIVE STUDIES IN MEDIEVAL STUDIES WITH FOREIGN ARMENIAN RESEARCH CENTRES AND CULTIVATING A NEW GENERATION OF SCHOLARS
The Congress aims to raise awareness within international scientific communities about the policy of the Republic of Armenia on higher education and science. It also seeks to create an environment to reposition Armenian studies on a universal scale. This event will offer a unique opportunity to establish a platform for collaborative research and preservation of