The scientific center of Aragats, located on the slope of Mount Aragats, at an altitude of 1700-1750 meters above sea level, above the villages of Orgov and Teher, was built in 1970 as a facility for antenna measurement standards.
Today, the scientific center is an asset of the National Body for Standards and Metrology CJSC.
The four upgraded standards (GEPI-0.25, GEPI-0.5, GEPI-4 and GEPI-2), located at the Scientific Center of Aragats on an expansive site with complex terrain extending for several kilometers, are now the national measurement standards of the Republic of Armenia.
In recent years, the Scientific Center has attracted the attention of both domestic and international visitors, particularly because of its ROD-54/2.6 radio-optical telescope, and has become a unique destination for scientific and heritage tourism.
Covering an area of 82.3 hectares, the Scientific Center of Aragats is distinguished not only by its scientific significance but also by its unique natural setting. The site features lush vegetation, including fruit trees, birds freely soaring overhead, breathtaking sunsets blending into Armenia's majestic mountains, and fresh mountain air. Perfecting this remarkable landscape is the captivating view of the Tegher Monastery Complex, visible from the Scientific Center.
Thus, the Scientific Center of Aragats is a wonderful open-air museum of science, history, culture and nature.
FEES AND CONDITIONS FOR ACCESS TO THE SCIENTIFIC CENTER OF ARAGATS AND FOR PHOTOGRAPHY AND FILMING ON THE PREMISES OF THE NATIONAL BODY FOR STANDARDS AND METROLOGY CJSC
1. Admission Fees
Children under 7 years: Free
Visitors aged 7 years and over: AMD 1,500 (VAT included)
Tickets are available at the entrance and must be purchased using a cashless payment method.
2. A one-time access fee of AMD 15,000 (VAT included) applies for photography purposes at the Scientific Center of Aragats. Access must be arranged in advance upon submission of a request or official letter.
3. A fee of AMD 50,000 per day (VAT included) applies for the use of the Scientific Center of Aragats premises for film and video production. Access must be arranged in advance upon submission of a request or application.
For long-term photography or filming projects, fees and conditions will be agreed upon separately between the parties.
4. A fee of AMD 30,000 (VAT included) applies for the accompaniment of a professional guide/ qualified expert with relevant expertise in the field. This service must be arranged in advance.
5. For visitor supervision, while on the premises of the Scientific Center, visitors will be accompanied by members of the security service of the National Body for Standards and Metrology CJSC.
6. Visitors to the Scientific Center of Aragats are not permitted to take photographs or videos on the premises or publish any information related to the ROD-54/2.6 telescope or the Scientific Center, without prior permission from the National Body for Standards and Metrology CJSC.
7. Visitors to the Scientific Center of Aragats are not permitted to enter the southern tunnel or the interior of the dish of the radio-optical telescope.
8. The Scientific Center is open to visitors daily from 10:00 to 19:00.
In cases where prior arrangements are required, visitors must send a request or a letter to the official email address info@armstandard.am before their visit.
Provide the purpose of the photography or video recording and a copy of an identification document.
Please attach the payment receipt.
Payment should be made to Converse Bank CJSC, Account No. 1930002706140200. When making the payment, please ensure that the payer’s full name and the purpose of the visit are clearly indicated.
In the “Recipient” field, please enter the company’s full legal name exactly as follows:
“National Body for Standards and Metrology CJSC”
If the payer’s identification details differ from those of the applicant, a copy of the payer’s identification document must also be submitted.