The history of the National Art Gallery dates back the late 19th century.

Its foundation is associated with the famous public figure and Georgian artist Dimitri Shevardnadze.

[2] In 2007, the Tbilisi Art Gallery joined the National Museum of Georgia.

A large-scale reconstruction of the gallery building was planned, which resulted in improvements to the central facade and exhibition space.

The renovated gallery consists of eight rooms, a restoration laboratory, the necessary storage to organize temporary exhibitions, a training space, and an open shop.