Baghdadi Museum

Iraqi musicians science in the museum.
Baghdadi Museum doorway.

The Baghdadi Museum (Arabic: المتحف البغدادي) is a local history museum located in and about the capital city of Baghdad, Iraq.[1] It was established in 1970.[2]

The museum is situated near the River Tigris.[2] It features 70 scenes from different periods using lifesize models presenting Baghdad life, especially folk crafts, trades, professions, local customs, and street life. The museum suffered damage due to the American invasion during the Iraq War in 2003 causing suspension of its operation.[3] It officially reopened in August 2008.

References

  1. ↑ "Baghdadi Museum". TripAdvisor. Retrieved 28 December 2014.
  2. 1 2 "A Campaign to restore life to the Baghdadi Museum". Iraq Directory. 24 April 2008. Retrieved 28 December 2014.
  3. ↑ "A Campaign to restore life to the Baghdadi Museum". Baghdad Creative City of Literature. Retrieved 28 December 2014.

Coordinates: 33°20′24″N 44°23′22″E / 33.3401°N 44.3895°E / 33.3401; 44.3895

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