Tbilisi History Museum (Ioseb Grishashvili Karvasla)

The Tbilisi History Museum named after Ioseb Grishashvili, also known as the Tbilisi History Museum, is situated in the restored building of the former Artsruni caravanserai in the heart of Old Town. The museum exhibition spans from the Early Bronze Age to the modern era, showcasing a rich assemblage of archaeological discoveries, everyday implements, antique furnishings, and national attire. Visitors can admire unique scale models of Tiflis houses recreating the atmosphere and architectural character of the city in past centuries.

Special attention in the museum is devoted to the culture and crafts of Tbilisi as an important trade crossroads on the Silk Road. The halls exhibit pieces by local jewelers, ceramics, carpets, and weapons that reflect the cosmopolitan nature and traditions of the Georgian capital. Thanks to its location in a caravanserai building, the museum space itself, with its interior courtyard and galleries, serves as a living historical monument, immersing visitors into Tiflis’s mercantile past.

Along with the permanent historical exhibition, the museum actively operates as a contemporary cultural venue. Exhibitions of contemporary Georgian and international artists, educational programs, and creative evenings are held here regularly. This place is ideal for those who want not only to learn about the chronology of the city's development, but also to sense its spirit through a combination of ancient artifacts and contemporary art.