Address: 10 D. Bakradze Street, Tbilisi, 0108
Opening Days: Daily
Opening Hours: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
From 1915 until his death in 1933, the renowned Georgian composer Zakaria Paliashvili, widely recognized as the founder of Georgian opera music, lived and worked at 10 Bakradze Street in Tbilisi.
A significant part of his life and many of his greatest artistic achievements are closely associated with this house.
The first official resolution concerning the establishment of the museum dates back to 1959. At that time, the apartment was occupied by the composer's nephew, to whom Paliashvili had bequeathed the property and valuable personal belongings, along with other relatives. They subsequently donated the apartment for the establishment of the museum.
On October 2, 1962, symbolically marking the anniversary of the composer's death, the Zakaria Paliashvili Memorial House Museum and its first exhibition were officially inaugurated.
The museum preserves a rich collection of materials related to the life and work of the great Georgian composer Zakaria Paliashvili (1871–1933).
Its exhibits include personal memorabilia, private archives, original scores of his celebrated operas “Abesalom and Eteri”and “Daisi,” posters from their first productions, historical documents, photographs, manuscripts, his personal library, and other valuable materials.
Efforts to develop and preserve the museum's collections began immediately after its establishment.
Some exhibits were purchased from the composer's close relatives, while others were donated. Additional materials were collected from private individuals, various institutions, the Vano Sarajishvili Tbilisi State Conservatoire, the Tbilisi Opera and Ballet Theatre, and other organizations.
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.