Ararat-Eskijian Museum And Research Center Celebrates 30Th Anniversary

The Ararat-Eskijian Museum and Research Center celebrated the 30th anniversary of its founding on September 13, 2026, with a special commemorative program held at the Ararat Home Heritage Courtyard in Mission Hills.

Jerry Papazian, Esq., Director of the Armenian Film Foundation, served as master of ceremonies. Opening remarks were delivered by Joseph Kanimian, Esq., Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Ararat Home of Los Angeles, and Martin Eskijian, Chairman of the Board of the Ararat-Eskijian Museum and Research Center.

Diocesan Primate H.E. Archbishop Hovnan Derderian offered congratulations on the milestone anniversary, commending the Museum and Research Center for three decades of dedicated service to the preservation and advancement of Armenian history and cultural heritage.

Maggie Mangassarian Goschin, Curator and Director of the Ararat-Eskijian Museum and Research Center, was presented the Pontifical Encyclical of His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, accompanied by the St. Sahag-St. Mesrob Medal of Honor. The distinction recognized her devoted service, vision, dedication, and tireless efforts throughout the history of the Museum.

Special recognitions were also presented to Derik Ghookasian, Chief Executive Officer of Ararat Home of Los Angeles, and Dr. Sedda Antekelian, Deputy Director of the Ararat-Eskijian Museum and Research Center, in acknowledgment of their contributions to the Museum and its mission.

The 30th anniversary celebration underscored the enduring importance of the Ararat-Eskijian Museum and Research Center as a repository of Armenian history and heritage and as a center for education, research, and cultural preservation for generations to come.