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Merab Kostava Memorial House Museum

Merab Kostava Memorial House Museum

Merab Kostava Memorial House Museum
Tbilisi, Georgia
24.10.2026 - 29.11.2026
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24.10.2026
Saturday
10:00
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25.10.2026
Sunday
10:00
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27.10.2026
Tuesday
10:00
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28.10.2026
Wednesday
10:00
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29.10.2026
Thursday
10:00
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30.10.2026
Friday
10:00
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31.10.2026
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10:00
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01.11.2026
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10:00
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03.11.2026
Tuesday
10:00
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04.11.2026
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05.11.2026
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06.11.2026
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07.11.2026
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08.11.2026
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10.11.2026
Tuesday
10:00
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11.11.2026
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10:00
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12.11.2026
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13.11.2026
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14.11.2026
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15.11.2026
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17.11.2026
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10:00
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18.11.2026
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19.11.2026
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20.11.2026
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21.11.2026
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22.11.2026
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24.11.2026
Tuesday
10:00
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25.11.2026
Wednesday
10:00
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26.11.2026
Thursday
10:00
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27.11.2026
Friday
10:00
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28.11.2026
Saturday
10:00
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29.11.2026
Sunday
10:00
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Description

Address: 1 Zandukeli Street, Tbilisi, 0108

Opening Days: Daily, except Mondays

Opening Hours: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM

The museum was established in 1991 and has been located since its foundation in the memorial house at 1 Zandukeli Street. This is where Merab Kostava, a National Hero of Georgia, was born in 1939 and lived and worked until the end of his life.

The house originally belonged to Merab's grandfather, Vladimir Demuria, a prominent public figure, educator, and author of numerous Russian-language textbooks.

The courtyard of the house is associated with many significant historical events. In 1924, the first state and public institution known as the “Mountain Children's Home” was established here. Later, the courtyard became home to the Scientific Research Institute of Pedagogy and the Iakob Gogebashvili Library.

Over time, it developed into one of Tbilisi's important educational centers, bringing together distinguished Georgian philosophers, philologists, psychologists, historians, educators, and other intellectuals.

During the second half of the 20th century, the courtyard became an important center of Georgia's national liberation movement. To this day, it is affectionately known as “Merab's Courtyard.”

The Merab Kostava Memorial House Museum was founded in 1991 through the initiative and leadership of Georgia's first president, Zviad Gamsakhurdia.

From the museum's opening until her death in 2003, it was directed by Merab Kostava's mother, Olga Demuria-Kostava. She donated two rooms of her private apartment to the state for the establishment of the memorial museum.

Museum Collections

The Merab Kostava Memorial House Museum preserves his personal belongings, original furniture, private library, manuscripts, and collections of musical scores and vinyl records.

Of particular historical significance are photographs and documents related to Georgia's national liberation movement in the second half of the 20th century, Kostava's personal letters, and underground newspapers and magazines published under his initiative.

Discounts and Free Admission

Youth Card

Youth Card holders receive a 20% discount on admission tickets to all museums upon presentation of valid supporting documentation.

The card can only be used on-site.

Free admission is available upon presentation of valid supporting documentation for:

  • ICOM (International Council of Museums) members;

  • Pensioners;

  • Persons with disabilities;

  • Children under 6 years old;

  • Socially vulnerable individuals and internally displaced persons;

  • Veterans of military operations for Georgia's territorial integrity, freedom, and independence, as well as individuals with equivalent status.

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Merab Kostava Memorial House Museum

Location

Tbilisi
Tbilisi is the capital and the largest city of Georgia, lying on the banks of the Kura River with a population of around 1.2 million people. Tbilisi was founded in the fifth century AD by Vakhtang I of Iberia, and since then has served as the capital of various Georgian kingdoms and republics. Because of its location at the crossroads between Europe and Asia, and its proximity to the lucrative Silk Road, throughout history, Tbilisi has been a point of contention among various global powers. To this day, the city's location ensures its position as an important transit route for energy and trade projects. Tbilisi's history is reflected in its architecture, which is a mix of medieval, neoclassical, Beaux Arts, Art Nouveau, Stalinist, and Modern structures. Historically, Tbilisi has been home to people of multiple cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds, though its population is overwhelmingly Eastern Orthodox Christian.
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