The long-awaited Armenian American Museum is breaking ground on July 11

2021-07-07T21:00:00-04:00

The backers behind the long-proposed Armenian American Museum will hold a ceremonial groundbreaking for the project on July 11 in Downtown Glendale.

In the works for more than seven years, the Armenian American Museum and Cultural Center of California will be two stories and approximately 50,800 square feet with features including permanent and temporary exhibition galleries, an auditorium, kitchen, gift shop, learning center, and administrative offices.

Glendale-based Alajajian Marcoosi Architects is designing the museum, whose noted façade design is modeled after rock formations seen in the Armenian Highlands.

Previously on Archinect: Design for Armenian American Museum in Glendale unveiled

In 2018, the Glendale City Council greenlit the design of the museum and approved a one-dollar-per-year ground lease agreement at the city-owned Glendale Central Park. The initial term of the lease is for 55 years, with the option to extend up to 95 years.

Funding of the museum has come from various sources including grants and contributions secured from a $14 million Groundbreaking Campaign, $8 million from the State of California, and $...

Design for Armenian American Museum in Glendale unveiled

2015-12-17T13:21:00-05:00

The Armenian American Museum unveiled its conceptual design at the Glendale City Council meeting on Tuesday, December 8, 2015. [...] The Armenian American Museum concept designed by Alajajian Marcoosi Architects will include exhibitions space, resource center, a performing arts theater, and classrooms. [...] The 1.7 acre property on the corner of Verdugo Road and Mountain Street will also serve as the location for a memorial to the victims of the Armenian Genocide.

For more information about the project, head over to the Armenian American Museum website.

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The long-awaited Armenian American Museum is breaking ground on July 11

Design for Armenian American Museum in Glendale unveiled