Armenian Genocide Museum of America facts for kids
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| Location | Washington, D.C.,  United States |
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| Type | Armenian Genocide |
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The Armenian Genocide Museum of America (AGMA) is a museum planned for Washington, D.C., United States. It is being developed by the Armenian Genocide Museum and Memorial Inc. (AGM&M). The idea for the museum started in 2000. This museum will help people learn about the Armenian genocide.
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What is the Museum About?
The main idea for this museum is to have a special place. This place will help remember the Armenian genocide. It will also teach people about what happened. Hirair Hovnanian and Anoush Mathevosian first had this idea.
How the Museum Project Started
The Armenian Assembly of America (AAA) worked on the project from 2000 to 2003. In November 2003, the project moved to a new group. This group is called the Armenian Genocide Museum and Memorial Inc. (AGM&M). The Armenian Assembly of America still helps as a trustee.
Where is the Museum Located?
The Armenian Genocide Museum will be in a historic building. This building used to be the National Bank of Washington. It was built in 1926. The museum's location is in downtown Washington, D.C. It is on the corner of 14th and G Streets, N.W.
Important Nearby Places
The building was bought for $7.25 million. Four other nearby properties were also bought. The total cost for the land was $20 million. The museum site is very close to important landmarks. It is two blocks from the White House. It is also three blocks north of the National Mall.
How the Museum is Funded
Many people and groups have helped pay for the museum. As of 2006, some of the main helpers were:
- Gerard Cafesjian and the Cafesjian Family Foundation (CFF) gave $14.4 million. This included money and properties.
- Anoush Mathevosian gave $3.5 million.
- Hirair Hovnanian gave $1.5 million.
Challenges with Funding
The museum's official website once said it would open in 2011. However, the project has faced some challenges. There were disagreements among the people managing the project. These disagreements led to a legal case. In 2011, a judge decided that some property should be returned. This property went back to the Cafesjian Family Foundation. The museum project is still ongoing.
Temporary Exhibits
Even though the museum building is not yet finished, it still shares its message. The museum takes part in temporary exhibits. These exhibits help people learn about the Armenian genocide.
See also
- List of Armenian genocide memorials
