Armenian American Museum
museum in Glendale, California, USA
The Armenian American Museum and Cultural Center of California is a museum located in Glendale, California, United States, dedicated to preserving the history and culture of Armenian-Americans. The museum is anticipated to complete construction in late 2026.
History
Early years
Impetus
In 2014, during planning of commemorations for the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, the Armenian Genocide Centennial Committee – Western USA (AGCC – WUSA) met with officials from the city of Glendale, California to discuss the establishment of a museum.
In 2015, the museum's board of trustees was established, entrusting the governance of the project to ten Armenian American cultural, philanthropic, and religious non-profit organizations. The Board of Trustees includes the Armenian Catholic Eparchy, Armenian Cultural Foundation, Armenian Evangelical Union of North America, Armenian General Benevolent Union Western District, Armenian Missionary Association of America, Armenian Relief Society Western USA, Nor Or Charitable Foundation, Nor Serount Cultural Association, Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of North America and Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church.
Site selection and museum design
In 2015, four museum designs, by Yazdani Studio of Cannon Design, Belzberg Architects, Frederick Fisher and Partners, and Alajajian-Marcoosi Architects, were shortlisted. The original location was intended to be a city-owned parking lot near Glendale Community College, but in 2018, the Glendale City Council approved the design of the museum and directed City staff to negotiate a ground lease agreement for a new site at Central Park. City Council also approved schematic designs for an $18.5-million makeover of Central Park.
Funding for the construction of the museumn included state funds secured by state Assemblymember Laura Friedman and state Senator Anthony Portantino.
Construction
A ceremonial groundbreaking was held in July 2021.
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