Telavi Museum of History and Ethnography, also known as Erekle’s Museum, occupies a complex associated with Kakheti’s royal history. The official tourism overview describes a palace, churches, a royal bath, an underground passage and an art gallery within the complex. Its collections include archaeological, ethnographic and numismatic objects connected with Kakheti.
A museum within Batonis Tsikhe
The museum page says the complex includes the palace of King Erekle II, the residence of King Archil II, churches, a bath, a wall and an underground tunnel. It describes more than 67,000 objects, including archaeological and ethnographic material, coins and artworks. Items associated with the royal family include a silver dagger, clothing, weapons, carpets and books from the royal printing house. Use the museum’s current visitor page for practical details, which can change.
Details to check
- Royal palace complex
- Archaeological and ethnographic collections
- Ketevan Iashvili Art Gallery
Sources & checks
- Telavi Museum of History and EthnographyGeorgian National Tourism Administration overview of the Telavi museum complex. Checked 24 October 2026.
