The Majestic Museum Building, managed by the cultural and recreational organizations of the Isfahan Municipality, dates back to the Safavid era (1501-1736).
The building undergoes major renovations during the Kajal era (1794-1925). According to Press TV, then-Isfahan’s then governor, Masoud Mirza, used it as his residence and administrative office.
Due to his deep passion for hunting, Mirza preserved the hunting trophy in this building, which led to its nickname, “Hall of Antlers.”
To celebrate the artists and their contributions, Isfahan Municipality began work on restoring the building several years ago.
At the reopening ceremony on Saturday, Isfahan Museum of Contemporary Art Said Mohammadi Pana announced that the museum, which will serve as a specialized centre for visual arts, has reopened after four years of restoration and necessary renovations.
The museum will be open to artists, art lovers and local tourists during the Persian New Year holiday, which begins on March 21st.
Isfahan, a central Iranian city, is known for its stunning Persian architecture and historic buildings dating back to the Safavid era, which is flocked to millions of local tourists every year.
Mayor Isfahan launched two exhibitions alongside the museum’s reopening ceremony, inviting visitors to explore “Posters of 30 Years of Museum” and “Illustrated Images of 30 Years of Museum”.
Referring to the historical background of the building, Mohammadi Pana told visitors it was one of the precious historical structures of Isfahan, dating back to the Safavid era.
Located near the Chehel Sotoun Palace, there have been many changes in functionality over the years. Finally, in 1994 it was officially named the Museum of Contemporary Art of Isfahan.
MNA