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Out of this respect for the past, the Armenian Library and Museum of America was born. But ALMA is more than just a storehouse of ancient artifacts. It's a living museum where our children can come to discover their roots and where people of all ethnic backgrounds can see how the story of the Armenian people plays a vital part within the rich cultural symphony that is America.
The Armenian heritage is unique. We’re rich in history, rich in art and culture, rich in love of family and people. Though a small people, we have inherited a truly precious heritage from our forefathers, and we are endowed with the responsibility to pass it along to our own children. The word “museum” or tankaran originally meant “treasure house”, a fitting name for ALMA, for we are a treasure house of our heritage. The Armenian Library and Museum of America is not simply an impressive collection, it serves a unique purpose in the Armenian community. Quite literally, there is nothing else like it anywhere in the world. With over 20,000 artifacts and 22,000 books, ALMA is the largest ethnic museum in Massachusetts. ALMA showcases 15 exhibits annually and presents a wide range of cultural and educational programs which attract thousands of visitors.