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The Armenian Library and Museum of America (ALMA) was created to locate, collect, preserve, and present the culture, history, art, and contributions of the Armenian people during the past 3,000 years. The Library holds a vast collection of titles including rare books, historical and literary publications. The Museum has amassed an expansive treasure trove of inscribed Armenian rugs and textiles, ceramics, metalware, Urartian objects, medieval illuminations, ancient and medieval Armenian coins, and various other creations by the Armenian people.
These collections now constitute a major resource for Armenian Studies and for preserving and illustrating the Armenian heritage. ALMA is the only independent Armenian museum in the Diaspora which is funded solely through contributions of individuals.
"Preserving our past, growing our future" |
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Yousuf KARSH
"Celebrating Humanity"
Permanent Exhibition
Click here to watch Yousuf Karsh profile on WCVB "Chronicle"
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MUSEUM HOURS
Wednesday: by appointment only
Thur-Fri: 12-8 PM
Sat-Sun: 12-6 PM
For appointments, please call 617-926-2562
ADMISSION
Members: Free / Non-Members: $7
Seniors and Students: $3
Children under 12: Free
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Visit ALMA's Online Gift Shop
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DR. KEVORKIAN'S PAINTINGS
The Armenian Library and Museum of America, Inc. has had in its collection paintings by the late Dr. Jack Kevorkian for almost twelve years. The paintings are not on display currently, although they are in the possession of ALMA. It was reported last week in certain papers and other media that these paintings were going to be sold at auction by the Estate of Dr. Jack Kevorkian. ALMA, pursuant to a longstanding policy, does not sell paintings or other artwork in its collection. ALMA has not authorized any part of this collection to be sold. ALMA contends that the paintings were donated to ALMA by Dr. Kevorkian, are owned by ALMA, are part of its permanent collection and should remain as part of its permanent collection. The Estate of Dr. Jack Kevorkian contends that it is the owner of the paintings and is entitled to sell them at auction. A complaint was filed in the Middlesex Superior Court on October 13, 2011 requesting that the Court determine that ALMA is the rightful owner. Pending resolution of that lawsuit, the paintings will remain in the possession of ALMA as part of its permanent collection.
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