Svaneti Museum of History and Ethnography
Svaneti Museum of History and Ethnography
Svaneti Museum of History and Ethnography
4.5
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Admission tickets
from $6.26
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Charles_and_Susan
Nottingham, UK5,613 contributions
Sep 2022
The local guide that took us round was keen to point out every article in the museum. She was very knowledgeable and was able to answer questions from our group too. There's quite a range of stuff! Well worth a visit if you have the time.
Written October 3, 2022
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Maree R
Christchurch, New Zealand1,007 contributions
Sep 2022
Great museum with informative guides. Its well laid out and there is so much information you can easily take yourself around.
Written September 18, 2022
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Phil C
54 contributions
Jun 2022
Surprisingly well done museum with an interesting collection of Svaneti artifacts from the past 2-3 thousand years. We had a superb English-speaking guide that made a big difference in appreciating the collection - highly recommend getting a guide. We especially enjoyed the icons and learning about the particulars of Svan iconography.
Written June 26, 2022
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Spring Visitors2
3 contributions
Jun 2022
This small museum is beautifully designed and laid out. It displays beautiful icons from ancient churches in the surrounding region.
Written June 21, 2022
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Adventurers049
Brisbane, Australia2,867 contributions
May 2022
What an excellent museum. The exhibits are well grouped and laid out.
The museum is not cluttered and well laid out too.
The museum is not cluttered and well laid out too.
Written June 15, 2022
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Dmitriy Kononov
Tbilisi, Georgia4 contributions
Feb 2022
Great place to deep dive into legacy of Svaneti. It will gives you an understanding of who georgians are.
Written February 3, 2022
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InnaRed
Tbilisi, Georgia103 contributions
Aug 2021
Amazingly well-stored collection of items dating back to as early as the 7th century. Well-organized and beautiful setting.
Written December 14, 2021
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Wesley S
2 contributions
Aug 2019
This is one of the best ethnographic museums I've ever visited. Svaneti has a long cultural history and this museum has artifacts and insight that spans it all. It's also beautifully filled.
Written April 29, 2020
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Ullallaa
Helsinki, Finland41 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
An interesting place to visit in Mestia. Mestian history comes alive here. I recommend this museum for visitors.
Written February 21, 2020
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Frog-Aus
Box Hill, Australia391 contributions
Oct 2019
It was fascinating learning about the Svaneti people and their history.Beautiful collection of icons and lovely gifts available from the front, notably felt scarves in gorgeous colours
Written November 2, 2019
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Aff-83
21 contributions
I will be traveling to Georgia for 5 days in July and I'm planning to visit Kazbegi, Tblisi and Mtskheta and would like to know the best way to go about it. Also, does Mestia have many sightseeing spots/places that i shouldn't miss. I'm contemplating since it's a good 7 hours from Tblisi where I'll be staying mostly during my 5 day trip.
Any tips/suggestions are welcome since i'm visiting Georgia for the first time.
Thanks,
David J
Kutaisi, Georgia48 contributions
Hi, 5 days its not much, but its enough for Tbilisi, Mtskheta, Kazbegi. i think you will see everything in 3days in tbilisi and mtskheta, and 1 day is enough for kazbegi, its depends what you want to see, also you can go to Mestia instead of Kazbegi, for me Mestia is much better than Kazbegi, landscapes and views are much better but it needs 2-3 days, there is also flights from tbilisi to Mestia, which costs 65GEL. If you need more detailed info or something you can write to me on facebook m.david.jikia
Svaneti Museum of History and Ethnography (Mestia) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Svaneti Museum of History and Ethnography
- Svaneti Museum of History and Ethnography is open:
- Tue - Sun 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Svaneti Museum of History and Ethnography admission prices can vary. Entrance tickets currently cost $6.26, while a popular guided tour starts around $244.00 per person. See all 22 Svaneti Museum of History and Ethnography tickets and tours on Tripadvisor
- Svaneti Museum of History and Ethnography can be crowded, so we recommend booking e-tickets ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund. See all 22 Svaneti Museum of History and Ethnography tickets and tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Svaneti Museum of History and Ethnography:
- Svaneti Museum of History and Ethnography Admission Ticket (From $6.26)
- 4-day Private Tour to Svaneti from Kutaisi (From $705.00)
- Small group tour: 4 days in the Highlands of Georgia from Tbilisi (From $793.00)
- Amazing 10 Days tour Around Georgia from Tbilisi (From $680.00)
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- Restaurants near Svaneti Museum of History and Ethnography:
- (0.52 mi) ERTI KAVA Coffee Room
- (0.52 mi) Cafe Laila
- (0.48 mi) Cafe Panorama
- (0.55 mi) Sun-Seti Cafe
- (0.51 mi) BBQ Garden