Underground Printing House Museum: A Glimpse into Georgia's Revolutionary Past
Discover Tbilisi's secret Underground Printing House Museum, a relic of Soviet history and early 20th-century revolutionary activity.
The Underground Printing House Museum in Tbilisi offers a unique look into the clandestine operations of early 20th-century revolutionaries. Operating from 1903 to 1906, this secret printing house, concealed beneath an ordinary house, churned out propaganda to undermine Tsarist rule, playing a significant role in Georgia's Soviet history.
A brief summary to Underground Printing House Museum
- 7-9 ავლიპი ზურაბაშვილის ქუჩა, Tbilisi, Isani-Samgori, GE
- Monday 10 am-6 pm
- Tuesday 10 am-6 pm
- Wednesday 10 am-6 pm
- Thursday 10 am-6 pm
- Friday 10 am-6 pm
Local tips
- The museum is closed on weekends, so plan your visit accordingly.
- Entrance costs 10 GEL per person, cash only.
- Consider taking the metro to 300 Aragveli station and walking three blocks to reach the museum.
Getting There
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Public Transport
From Freedom Square, take the metro to 300 Aragveli station on the red line towards Varketili (2 stops). From there, walk three blocks (approximately 600 meters) to the museum. A single metro fare costs 1 GEL.
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Taxi
A taxi from Freedom Square to the Underground Printing House Museum costs approximately 4-6 GEL when booked through the Bolt app. The museum is located on Kaspi Street in the Avlabari district.
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Walking
The Underground Printing House Museum is located approximately 3km from Freedom Square in the Avlabari district. From Freedom Square, walk along Galaktion Tabidze street, cross the Baratashvili Bridge, turn right onto Gorgasali Street, then turn left onto Kaspi Street. The walk is approximately 40 minutes.
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