Армянский Музей и Библиотека Америки
Шаблон:Galleryt Armenian Library and Museum of America (ALMA)Армянский Музей и Библиотека АмерикиArmenian Library and Museum of America (ALMA) located at 65 Main Street, Watertown, Massachusetts, provides gallery space for art exhibitions. www.almainc.orgArmenian Library and Museum of America 65 Main Street Watertown, MA 02172 (617) 926-2562
History of ALMA
It all began in a church parish house in Belmont, Massachusetts. That's where, in 1971, a group of Armenian educators, professionals and business leaders began collecting Armenian books and artifacts. The collection grew steadily, and in 1985 ALMA opened its doors to the public for the first time. The ground floor of The First Armenian Church of Belmont, Massachusetts became ALMA's new home, and it existed there for several years, independently from the church.
Soon, the need for a larger, more permanent home became apparent. In September of 1988, ALMA purchased and remodeled a modern, four-story brick and glass building in the heart of Watertown, Massachusetts, the center of America's first, and still one of America's largest Armenian communities.
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Our Mission
As it continues to grow, ALMA's goals and objectives remain the same:
- To maintain an active program of collecting, conserving and documenting Armenian artifacts, books, textiles, archives and works of art.
- To preserve for posterity the Armenian heritage, both past and present, and to tell the story of the Armenian people.
- To promote an awareness and appreciation of the culture and contributions of the Armenian people, through exhibits and diverse educational programs.
- To serve as a national repository and information center about the Armenian people, their history and culture.
