Armenian Genocide Museum and Memorial in Washington D.C.

[nimda]

Title	Armenian Genocide Museum and Memorial in Washington D.C.
Type of Memorial	Educational Center, Library, Museum,
Sponsor(s)	Armenian-American community under the leadership of Hirair Hovnanian, Anoush Mat
Physical Setting	The site to be developed as a museum and memorial is in an urban setting and is
Tourist Amenities	Yes
Physical Condition	The use of the historically-designated building and adjacent lots are currently
Location	Corner of 14th and G Streets, NW. Washington, District of Columbia 20001 United States
Construction Completed	The original building is a 1925 construction.
Prior Use of Site	National Bank of Washington building in D.C.
History of Ownership	The property was held in trust by the Armenian Assembly of America from March 2000 to October 2003. Incorporated as a separate organization and properties consolidated as the Armenian Genocide Museum and Memorial in November 2003.
Additional Information	"Plans for Museum Bouy Armenians and Dismay Turks" Stephen Kinzer, New York Times (April 24, 2002). "Armenians Save Their Tears for a New Museum," By Nora Boustany, Washington Post (May 8, 2002). "$100 Million Museum Takes Control of Site" by Sean Madigan, Washington Business Journal (January 30, 2004).
Notable Visitors	President of Armenia, Robert Kocharian, March 2000

[Hovik]

Photos of the Armenian Genocide Museum complex

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(Armenian Genocide Museum at the National Bank of Washington Building - Copyright 2002 Hovik)


(The 4 buildings (all the way to the building with the "United We Stand" Banner) behind the National Bank Building, will all be part of the Genocide Museum Complex - Copyright 2002 Hovik)


(Armenian Interns on a tour of the recently acquired property - Copyright 2002 Hovik)


view the other 8 pictures of the Armenian Genocide Museum here

[Gavur]

This is very exciting Thanks Hovig!
When will it be ready?

[Hovik]

My pleasure; it was originally supposed to open in 2006 or 2007 but I've heard it's pushed back to 2009...

[Oceanside]

Re: Armenian Genocide Museum and Memorial in Washington D.C.

Although the project started in 2000 -- it's still not finished. I was hoping to go there on my Washington DC Tours vacation later this year but haven't been able to find definitive info on when it will be completed and open.

[Oceanside]

Re: Armenian Genocide Museum and Memorial in Washington D.C.

Although the project started in 2000 -- it's still not finished. I was hoping to go there on my Washington DC Tour vacation later this year but haven't been able to find definitive info on when it will be completed and open.

Latest information is that AGMA is slated for opening before 2011 although still no definitive date that I can find. Also--The historically-designated former National Bank of Washington building in which AGMA will be housed is located at the intersection of 14th and G Streets, NW, Washington, DC 20005.