Tehran – CEO of Daffine Museum Group has announced the reuse of the historic building into a new museum.
The historic site, a nationally registered building, has been renovated to accommodate museum exhibits, Hamidreza Soleimani told The Tehran Times.
Sharing details about the project, Soleimani emphasized that construction work on the site has already begun.
The CEO also discussed other museum projects under Dafineh Umbrella and revealed plans for a science seminar entitled Tar-O-Pud to be held at Yazd’s newly launched Tar-O-Pud Museum. “The pre-opening meeting attracted academics from nearby states and a call for papers scheduled for a final review has been issued in May.”
Regarding the Tar-o-Pud Museum, Soleimani noted that several traditional textile and carpet making devices have been revived for the public. Among them are the traditional Ikat and Dalley Buffy looms.
Discussing Iran’s historic car museum, Soleimani revealed that 70 classic and vintage cars have recently been unveiled for the first time. “The other 80 vehicles still remain in the museum’s treasure trove. They are continuous to display the museum,” he added.
Elsewhere in his remarks, the CEO noted that several events related to the historic automobiles were held after the month of Ramadan and could be exhibited in areas such as the Kish and the Qeshm Islands.
Regarding the Museum of Time, Soleimani has announced that it will be exhibited for the first time, an antique clock that has been over 80 years. Additionally, a collection of ceramics from the Daffiné Museum’s reserve will be displayed alongside local and international paintings during the Knowles celebration and afterwards at the Daffiné Gallery.
Addressing the prices of museum tickets, Soleimani said there are no plans to increase the price. Instead, special discounts are offered on a variety of occasions. He highlighted efforts to make the museum accessible to the public, leaving them open during holidays where other attractions could be closed. Opening hours are usually from 8:30am to 6pm, but long hours are observed during Ramadan.
In response to questions about the possibility of cooperation with other museums, he expressed his readiness to discuss joint exhibitions and events with other museums across the country, adding that “despite the differences in government, everything shares a common goal of maintaining a cultural heritage.”
Finally, he mentioned the hunting museum, which was launched on March 1 in Ramsar, northern Iran, at the same time as the Tar-O-Pud Museum in Yazd.
The Daffine Museum operates under the ownership and supervision of the Mustazafan Foundation of the Islamic Revolution, and its mission has been announced to help maintain and introduce Iran’s rich cultural heritage.
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