Ervand Kochar Museum

Very nice museum with different and beautiful art. Found out many things about an artist previously unknown to me. The ladies working there are helpful and one of them gave us a very detailed guided tour in English, included in the price. One of the best stops in the city!

Also loved this and glad the great reviews convinced me to go. I also, like many others, had never heard of this artist and I now LOVE his work, even buying two prints in the small gift shop after. I didn’t pay for an English tour but one was going on whence I arrived so I ended up just joining that one, gratis. The guide, Lillit I think her name is, was excellent. Excellent English and her passion for Kochar’s innovative work really shines through. She even had a a short video started for us on his famous piece, The Disaster of War. Although photos it seems are technically not allowed (a very silly and detractory rule), she let it go so GREATLY appreciate that! Was there easily 1.5 hours. The museum is small but with the excellent guide making his art and story come alive, worth it. Only detracting one star bc I had to use the loo and the woman cleaning the bathroom practically scowled at me, making me feel very uncomfortable. Like I was in the wrong!!

Gotta tell you, in 37 years of my life and traveling to over 40 countries never I encountered a museum with a main door locked on a key 😔 after door was unlocked for us we stepped into entry hallway, which was a disorganized mess with literal piles of garbage visible on all flat surfaces. People who like art are susceptible to this stuff, this is why all museums in the world design their entrance in a minimalistic style and hide as much administrative trash and advertisement publications as possible behind desks. Museum was poorly lit, one alley with probably the only 3 sculptures had no light at all, sculptures were not displayed at the center, but pushed to walls so I could not study them from all angles, most TVs that were supposed to show us something were off. Sorry, no excuse, I visited better organized museums in villages with a population of 3,000 people. Do better.

The museum is small, but it is definitely worth a visit. It took about 30 minutes. As for the person's comment regarding staff following them around, it is definitely not what I experienced. Yes, a staff member walked through the gallery rooms with me, but that was because they were providing me information (in English)! The artist has some interesting pieces over 3 separate period styles. I am glad I went for a quick visit. Also, if you have mobility issues, this is easy to visit. All exhibits are on the ground floor. You do have 3 small steps to see in the last exhibit room. Pictures with your phone is allowed - no flash (of course).

Amazing original collection of the artist easily available to explore with minimal cost.

What a great artist, I was amazed with his talent and creativity. But I couldn't enjoy the masterpieces how I wanted, because of the way their staff was behaving towards me. I was the only visitor, and their constant walking, watching my behaviour, and following me like I am an intruder made me leave ASAP.

I loved it. Didnt know about him, but the tour guide who happened to be Yervand Kochar's grand daughter gave us detailed tour about his work and life. It's a must visit place in Yerevan.

Great museum and outstanding guidance of exposition and artist's life and creations.