Open-Air Museum of Ethnography

The Open-Air Museum of Ethnography is about 3km beyond, and uphill from, the Vake Park. This collection of nearly 70 traditional, mostly wooden houses from around Georgia is spread over a wooded hillside with good views, and makes an enjoyable visit. The most interesting exhibits are in the lower section of the museum (near the entrance), where the buildings are kitted out with fine traditional furnishings, rugs and utensils. There’s also an archaeological section, which includes a basilica from the 6th and 7th centuries. You can reach the open-air museum by walking up from Vake Park, or down the road from Kus Tba (about 2km). Or take bus 59 from opposite Marjanishvili metro station or along Kostava or Chavchavadzis gamziri to its last stop, then walk or take a taxi 2km up the road between the concrete pillars opposite.