Opening hours: in summer (May to September) the museum is open daily from 10.00 to 18.00. Cost of tickets: visit to the museum, as …
New Athos is an amazing corner of Abkhazia, where history and nature create a unique background for museum discoveries and cultural travel. The city attracts tourists with its atmosphere, and local expositions offer deep and emotional stories about the region’s past that are worth seeing in person.
In the center of the museum life of New Athos is the Museum of the Abkhaz Kingdom, located on the territory of the Waterfall complex near the temple of Simon Kananit. The museum in the summer (May to September) is open daily from 10:00 to 18:00, which is convenient for planning excursions and combined routes around the neighborhood. The expositions present materials telling about the historical development of the region, culture and life of the local population; such collections help to better understand the ancient and medieval layers of the history of Abkhazia. In the vicinity of New Athos, you can also find small local expositions and memorable places, which organically complement the museum routes and make the trip richer.
The museum program of the city lives in the rhythm of the season: in addition to permanent exhibitions, temporary exhibitions, thematic excursions and educational projects for different ages are held. Follow the poster of the museum at the Falls and local announcements - in the tourist season, special programs and thematic shows often appear. Sometimes guest projects and joint exhibitions with regional collections are organized, which adds diversity and attracts fans of history and art.
Come to New Athos to see the exhibits with your own eyes and feel the spirit of the region. Plan your travels according to the schedule and book excursions: experienced private guides will help to draw up individual routes, discover little-known stories and make visiting museums truly memorable. Book an escort in advance and turn an ordinary walk through the expositions into a lively and exciting journey.
