Tbilisi, Georgia: The U.S. Ambassador to Georgia, Robin L. Dunnigan, visited the Georgian National Museum on Thursday, where the Museum Director, David Lordkipanidze, and the staff welcomed her.
The ambassador toured the museum’s exhibitions, showcasing Georgia’s rich history, culture, and diverse natural heritage. She admired the Museum’s collection, which includes ancient artefacts, medieval icons, modern art, and rare fossils.
Ambassador Dunnigan also thanked the museum director and the staff for their hospitality and efforts to preserve and promote Georgia’s cultural treasures. She said that the U.S. is a long-time supporter and fan of Georgian museums and that she is impressed by the remarkable development and success of the Georgian National Museum.
Robin L. Dunnigan
The U.S. Ambassador to Georgia, Robin L. Dunnigan, is a career diplomat who has served in various countries, including Vietnam, Chile, Turkey, Cuba, and El Salvador. She was nominated by President Joe Biden in February 2023 and confirmed by the Senate in July 2023. She presented her credentials to Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili on October 12, 2023.
Georgian National Museum
The Georgian National Museum is the largest museum complex in Georgia, located in the capital city of Tbilisi. The Museum was established in 2004 and unified several leading museums in the country. The Museum’s mission is to modernize the institution’s management and coordinate research and educational activities.
The Museum was established through structural, institutional, and legal reforms. Since its formation on December 30, 2004, the Museum has been directed by Professor David Lordkipanidze.
The collections of the museum cover the country’s history, starting from animal re-parents dating back to 40 million years. One of the most impressive artefacts at the museum is the prehistoric human re-parents found in Dmanisi, which date back to 1.8 million years and are the oldest sign of human existence outside of Africa.
