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What to do and see in Tbilisi, Georgia: The Best Museums
Tbilisi (English: /təbɪˈliːsi, təˈbɪlɪsi/ tə-bih-LEE-see, tə-BIL-ih-see; Georgian: თბილისი [tʰbilisi] ( listen)), in some countries also still named by its pre-1936 international designation Tiflis (/ˈtɪflɪs/ TIF-liss), is the capital and the largest city of Georgia, lying on the banks of the Kura River with a population of approximately 1.5 million people. Founded in the 5th century AD by Vakhtang I of Iberia, since then Tbilisi served as the capital of various Georgian kingdoms and republics. Between 1801 and 1917, then part of the Russian Empire, Tbilisi was the seat of the Imperial Viceroy, governing both Southern and Northern Caucasus.
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1. Tbilisi Auto Museum
2. Art Palace of Georgia-Museum of Cultural History
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5.0 based on 106 reviews
3. Yota Royal Gallery
4. Fotografia
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5.0 based on 82 reviews
Fotografia Gallery is Tbilisi's only fine art photography gallery with a stunning collection of numbered and limited edition prints from local and international artists. Our prints are carefully curated by gallery director and photographer Gela Shekeladze and Elene Sidamonidze. The mission of the gallery is to promote Georgian photography to an international audience, and to support the work of our artists through exhibitions and print sales. Our gallery has also recently opened a lab to help educate and support the Georgian film photography community. If you would like to learn how to make a silver gelatin print, simply ask and we will schedule a workshop for you. If you are looking for film for your camera, we are well stocked with Kodak, Fuji, and Ilford products.
Reviewed By boukindadil - Melbourne, Australia
Great photo gallery that promotes local photographers ! A must see in Tbilisi ! It super well located as well so there is no reason to miss this place
5. Art for Joy Gallery
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
"Art for joy Gallery" is in the cosy villa,located on the one of the oldest side streets of city center. There is a snug gallery with warm and creative atmosphere. It is a place where you can enjoy the art of local painters,while having a glass of great Georgian wine and take a piece of hospitable and cheerful Georgia with you as a souvenir.
6. Museum of Illusions
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5.0 based on 346 reviews
Welcome to our fascinating world of illusions in Tbilisi. Thrilled yet bewildered you will enter a world that will blow your mind but also give you an opportunity to learn all sorts of things. Come and visit us! It is sure to be an amazing and unimaginable experience because whatever you see, especially here in the Museum of Illusions, is not what it appears to be. Are you ready for an adventure?
Reviewed By Prezzman - Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
LOCATION: The establishment is located in one of the side streets, and depending on where you approach from, it might be a bit of a climb. This can be slightly more challenging if you have a stroller with you (as was the case with me) VENUE: A reasonably sized place, divided between two floors. Be warned that accessing the upper area is by stairs, so it is very difficult to take a wheelchair / stroller upstairs. The place is not too spacious, but has enough to entertain you for a couple of hours. ACTIVITIES: There are many activities and illusions that one can partake. One of the better activity is the Vortex Tunnel, guaranteed to put a spin on things. There are a lot of interactive puzzles that you can participate in. Some of the miniature sized puzzles can also be bought at the reception area. PRICE: For the experience, the place is quite reasonable priced. OVERALL: Definitely worth spending a few hours to relax and challenge your mind.
7. Untitled Gallery Tbilisi
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
The Untitled gallery specializes in emerging and established contemporary artists from South Caucuses to bring people and art together.
Reviewed By Tripod34
Spent the afternoon exploring the old town and stumbled upon the amazing gallery, absolutely unique, with memorable pieces of art and great professional staff. A must see when in Tbilisi
8. LM Art Gallery
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
LM Art Gallery has been opened in 2018 in the center of Tbilisi. It's personal gallery of artist Lery Machaladze, where you can enjoy modern georgian paintings and graphics. You are welcome!
9. Georgian National Museum
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4.5 based on 831 reviews
Reviewed By CalissaT
This is a compact and well-curated museum that combines elements of typical a historical museum, an art museum, and a natural history museum into one roof. Plan for ~2 hours visit. The highlight for me was the exceptional exhibit on ancient hominids (humans and their ancestors) which includes fossil skulls found all around the world, explanations of the current scientific consensus on human evolutionary history, and reconstructions of what these hominids might have looked like. This topic is very relevant to Georgia, as some of the oldest human remains found outside of Africa were recently found in Dmanisi, Kartli region (1.8 million years old). There is also a nice section on the fauna of Georgia, consisting of large and small animals found all over the country. The bulk of the museum focuses on artifacts of Georgian civilization from tens of thousands of years BC to the present. The state of preservation of some of these objects is truly astonishing! My favorites were the intricate gold jewelry, a 4000-year old wooden carriage, and the national costumes of different regions. When we visited, there was also a temporary exhibit about Stalin's purges of artists and intellectuals in Georgia. Overall, this museum is a must-see while visiting Tbilisi!
10. Open Air Museum of Ethnography
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4.5 based on 375 reviews
Reviewed By 890dalias - Eilat, Israel
The name Museum of Ethnography is misleading. The area contains typical houses from different parts of Georgia, but very little in terms of utensils and clothing. However, the Georgian countryside contains very little remains of past housing and this is the only place where you can see how people used to live not so long ago. The walk in the park is very pleasant and each house has a guide who can answer in English questions you may have. Less than an hour walk along the road will bring you to Turtle Lake, which has many cafes and restaurants at a beautiful setting, swimming and boating. Combine the two on your visit. No problem getting a cab to take you there from the city.
