The Tbilisi Museums Union – Ilia Chavchavadze Literary Memorial Museum aligns with the International Council of Museums’ theme, ‘The Power of Museums.’ To foster positive societal changes, we present diverse programs throughout the week for our audience.”
On May 18, the museum will host an open-door day, offering visitors free access to engaging educational programs such as ‘Music in Ilia’s House,’ ‘Women from the Past,’ and ‘Secret Language of Stamps.’
Simultaneously, from 7:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., an event called ‘Night at the Museum’ will take place, featuring:
7:30 p.m. – classical music concert, featuring the ‘Simi’ violinist ensemble from the ‘National Palace of Student Youth’ and students from the classical vocal studio.
9:00 p.m. – ‘Tango Evening’ showcasing Argentine social tango with participation from representatives of the ‘Tango Academy’ community.
On May 19, as part of our ‘Thursdays’ tradition, the museum invites attendees to a public lecture by Levan Gigineishvili on ‘Ilia Chavchavadze’s role in the recent history of Georgia.’
Restoring “Thursdays” Tradition
Ilia Chavchavadze transformed Elisabeth Saginashvili’s house into a significant cultural center at the end of the 19th century, incorporating a public purpose. It became a pivotal gathering place for progressive-minded Georgian public figures, laying the groundwork for the country’s important national, state, and cultural initiatives. The established format for these gatherings was the traditional “Thursdays,” hosting eminent figures from Georgian society. They engaged in discussions encompassing the nation’s advancement, the country’s future, significant epochal occurrences, and matters of state importance.
The Ilia Chavchavadze Literary Memorial Museum is starting to restore the tradition of “Thursdays,” reinstating the format of public lectures reminiscent of those held in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. These lectures focus on the accomplishments of Ilia Chavchavadze, his contemporaries, and pivotal events of historical significance.
