Ethnographic Museum "Borjgalo"
Ethnographic Museum "Borjgalo"
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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The Museum is located about 2 km away from Batumi covering 3000 m² with suitable infrastructure, greenery and pedestrian paths. 62 mannequins representing the life and traditions of local people including workmanship, industrial farming, woodcarving, residential or industrial buildings and 11 meters high waterfall with the forest cover. Ethnographic museum “Borjghalo” is the first private museum in Georgia and presented domain, sculpture or houses are created by only one person, Kemal Turmanidze as a result of his dedication and hard work for decades. Georgian village in one area it' a short description of our museum. The museum has an open and enclosed space, which creates a cosy atmosphere for visitors in any weather.
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- AlinaHelsinki, Finland11 contributionsI recommend to everyone this atmospheric placeI visited Ethnographic Museum "Borjgalo" with my friends in November 2023. We were the only visitors at that moment and we had an individual tour. We really enjoyed learning interesting facts about the history of the region and answering the riddle questions of our guide. A special pleasure was to meet the founder of the museum and the master who made all the exhibits - Kemal Turmanidze. It was very interesting to talk to him and to buy his wooden products with his autograph. I recommend to everyone to visit Ethnographic Museum "Borjgalo" if you're in Batumi. It's an atmospheric place.Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed your visit in museum <3Written 1 April 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited November 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 25 December 2023
- Shenhav Hezi1 contributionGreat experience, Very educational.I was with my family and enjoyed every moment, the guide was charming and conveyed the tour in English in an exceptional way. All the exhibits on the tour were made by the hand of the manager of the place who at the end of the tour came and said hello to everyone. Highly recommend at the end of the tour to buy some gifts, special works and very attractive prices.Visited July 2024Travelled with familyWritten 28 July 2024
- Klaus J5 contributionsMust see in BatumiVery interesting place and gives good insight to Georgian history. Very good English speaking guide with broad knowledge. Funny that you can meet the founder and craftsman to a lot of the exhibited crafts.Visited July 2024Travelled with familyWritten 30 July 2024
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Cantuachiterra
7 contributions
Apr 2021
The museum is so unique and beautiful and really tells the story of a nation.
the guide i had, Tamta her name, was unforgettable in her knowledge, her treatment and her pride of the beautiful ajarian story.
one of the best tours i had
the guide i had, Tamta her name, was unforgettable in her knowledge, her treatment and her pride of the beautiful ajarian story.
one of the best tours i had
Written 14 April 2021
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david s
netanya, israel520 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
We were pleasantly surprised to visit this unassuming museum in Batumi, and would recommend it to future visitors. It is a realization of a single person who wanted to bring to life in woodwork, carvings, and other hand-made materials the way Georgian people lived in the rural parts of the country. From handmade items like snow shoes to esoteric things like the Georgian "diapers". There are lively depictions of home and work scenes, all in their "natural" settings. A guide (Mini) accompanied our party, and she just made everything so much more real with her perfect English and lovely demeanor. As said earlier highly recommended. The admission fee is 15 GEL pp.
Written 7 September 2023
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Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience, We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your visit <3
Written 1 April 2024
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Alina
Helsinki, Finland11 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
I visited Ethnographic Museum "Borjgalo" with my friends in November 2023. We were the only visitors at that moment and we had an individual tour. We really enjoyed learning interesting facts about the history of the region and answering the riddle questions of our guide.
A special pleasure was to meet the founder of the museum and the master who made all the exhibits - Kemal Turmanidze. It was very interesting to talk to him and to buy his wooden products with his autograph. I recommend to everyone to visit Ethnographic Museum "Borjgalo" if you're in Batumi. It's an atmospheric place.
A special pleasure was to meet the founder of the museum and the master who made all the exhibits - Kemal Turmanidze. It was very interesting to talk to him and to buy his wooden products with his autograph. I recommend to everyone to visit Ethnographic Museum "Borjgalo" if you're in Batumi. It's an atmospheric place.
Written 25 December 2023
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Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed your visit in museum <3
Written 1 April 2024
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Nika Gundadze
2 contributions
Mar 2022
I am delighted with the visit to the museum, first of all, I would like to single out the staff, who carefully led us forward and explained in detail the essence and history of all the sights. The museum is also designed with great diligence and precision.
Thank you !!!
Thank you !!!
Written 3 March 2022
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Alexander D
2 contributions
Jan 2023
Absolutely marvelous place! We spent there such a great time. Our kids had such great fun, especially when the guide allowed them to touch and try some of the things. I also very much would like to thank our guide Marina Sheinidze. She was not only knowledgeable but also has an outstanding personality.
Wherever you go there, you see how much love and passion was put into the creation of this museum by its owner, Mr. Kemal. At the very end of the tour, he personally explains the history of this very special museum.
Thank you very much for sharing with us your beloved creation and the rich history of Georgia.
Irian and Aleksandr.
Wherever you go there, you see how much love and passion was put into the creation of this museum by its owner, Mr. Kemal. At the very end of the tour, he personally explains the history of this very special museum.
Thank you very much for sharing with us your beloved creation and the rich history of Georgia.
Irian and Aleksandr.
Written 26 January 2023
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Thank you so much for taking the time to send this! Everyone here at the museum loves to know that our customers enjoy what we do. We are always trying our best to make your experience memorable, and we’re glad that we’ve achieved it!
Written 9 July 2023
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Sara la Tšuhna
Stockholm, Sweden14 contributions
Sept 2023 • Solo
Although the museum is built by this wood carver 8which is amazing in itself) the authenticity is striking. He's done much of it according to own memory and the history of the culture can really be experienced at this museum. The guide explains and walks you through everything and you really get a sense of getting som uch more knowledgeable when you leave. At the end you can look at the gorgeous wood carvings and even buy som pieces for yourself. The place is in a calm and quiet area and you feel like you can stay for a long time. The family who runs the museum are sweethearts and you can tell how much passing this culture on to others means to them. This place is a treasure!
Written 28 September 2023
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Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed your visit in museum <3
Written 1 April 2024
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julia k
Batumi, Georgia1 contribution
Jan 2024 • Friends
Great museum. I liked absolutely everything: friendly staff, cozy atmosphere and the creator of the museum, who puts his soul into it. Amazing tour guide Marie. He talks very interestingly and informatively, and invites children to touch it. Rich collection of exhibits. We were imbued with the spirit of that time and the culture of the Georgian people.
Written 7 January 2024
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Thanks for taking the time to post this! We really appreciate it <3
Written 1 April 2024
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Kin Cheung H
1 contribution
Oct 2024 • Solo
Due to rainy weather I changed my plan and visited this museum. There is tour guide who speaks English and introduced a lot about the exhibits. It makes my visit informative. Also you can buy unique souvenir at reasonable price. I reckon the owner did a lot of job to maintain the exhibit which is a tough job. He worths some support from us. I can recommend this place.
Written 26 October 2024
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Charvi K
Dubai, United Arab Emirates2 contributions
Apr 2023
The vision of the museum maker was mind-blowing. He depicted the traditional daily lives of poor, middle-class, and rich families in Georgian culture. To showcase his roots, he has himself built all the intricate and beautiful wooden creations of the museum. He also brought carpets and handiwork from the local people of Adjara mountains, some of the works dated back to more than 100 years old. The museum is run by his daughter who was very kind and enthusiastic in explaining us Georgian culture. It was a lovely experience!
Written 4 May 2023
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Thank you so much for taking the time to send this! Everyone here loves to know that our customers enjoy what we do. We’re glad that you enjoyed your visit <3 Tamta, with love <3
Written 9 July 2023
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ykeener
Beaumont, TX9 contributions
May 2023 • Family
FANTASTIC introduction in to 19th century Georgian culture. I’ve spent the last 6 months in Georgia and I still learned so much! Kemal the museum founder) is kind and generous and such a gifted master woodworker! It’s amazing to meet the person who’s passion for preserving Georgian culture created the first 100% privately funded museum in Georgia. Will definitely be back.
Written 29 May 2023
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Thank you so much for taking the time to share your opinion, it means so much to us. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your visit
Written 9 July 2023
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What bus can we get to the museum from batumi?
Or are there taxis waiting outside so we could get back to batumi? Don't want to be stranded!
Written 4 June 2018
Gvantsa T
Batumi, Georgia
Hello
from Chavchavadze street here come #12 bus.
and cheaper tax is 0422240000 tax max.
you can use app too for order
Written 5 June 2018
how much is the entrance fee please and how to get there by public transportation???
Thanks in advance
Written 18 May 2018
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