Stalin Museum

Located in Gori, the Stalin Museum is a testament to the life history of Joseph Stalin. The museum’s exhibitions are divided into six halls, each providing insight into different aspects of Stalin’s life and career. Highlights include a detailed account of his early revolutionary activities, his role in World War II, and his personal effects such as his iconic pipe and glasses. One hall is dedicated to the period of political repression under Stalin. You can also view Stalin's death mask and a variety of gifts from world leaders.

The museum was opened in 1957 and is housed in an impressive two-story building designed by Georgian architect Archil Kurdiani. The complex also includes Stalin’s birthplace, a preserved wooden house, and his bulletproof train carriage, used for his travel to the Yalta Conference in 1945. There is a statue of Stalin in the garden outside the museum.