Baghdadi Museum

The Baghdadi Museum (Arabic: المتحف البغدادي) is a local history museum and a tourist landmark located in and about the capital city of Baghdad, Iraq.[1][2] It was established in 1940.[3]

Baghdadi Museum
المتحف البغدادي
Outside the Baghdadi museum
Established1940
Dissolved2003 and reopened in 2008
LocationBaghdad, Iraq
Typehistory museum
Collectionsfolk crafts, trades, professions, local customs, and street life

The museum is situated near the River Tigris on Al-Rusafa district in one of the old buildings of the area that goes back to the year 1869.[3] It features 70 scenes from different periods using life-size 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 the suspension of its operation.[4] It officially reopened in August 2008.

Content

The Museum documents a historic period of time from the history of Baghdad and conveys details from the lives of Baghdadi people from the period. As a result, the museum contains 385 statue models spread throughout 77 scenes accompanied by artistic materials, necessities, and accessories from the older periods. The scenes' astatic and realism restore the simplicity and cohesion of life that presents how Baghdadi families practiced their life rituals and popular traditions in the company with the tools and household items. The Museum helps preserve and shed light on the rich and social heritage along with folklore and traditional lifestyle of ancient Baghdadis so that future generations can get access to the past of Baghdad.[5]

A scene from the Museum that depicts a Baghdadi Zaffa.

One scene illustrates matriarchy in an old Baghdadi household in which the character "Oum Ibrahim" admonishes her son “Ibrahim” for leaving the family household immediately after his wedding, forgetting about his mother while with his bride. It showcases mothers’ attachment to their sons which is common in many oriental societies. Another scene showcases the "Zaffa" which was an old ceremony where the bride accompanied by family and female friends, proceeds to the bride’s home and spoils her with applause, music, and dances. Occupied by colorful glazed outfits. Other scenes consist of other scenarios including traditional Maqam singers and Iraqi musicians, circumcision rituals, afternoon tea gatherings, and much more. The Museum's sets have been described as reminiscent of scenes from the One Thousand and One Nights due to its preserved efforts.[6]

  • The Exterior of the Museum
    The Exterior of the Museum
  • Baghdadi Museum doorway
    Baghdadi Museum doorway
  • Al-Khader tray, an old Baghdadi ceremonial model
    Al-Khader tray, an old Baghdadi ceremonial model
  • Sculptures of an Iraqi folk band
    Sculptures of an Iraqi folk band
  • Vieled Baghdadi women
    Vieled Baghdadi women
  • An old man in a tent
    An old man in a tent
  • A scene from a Baghdadi Cafe
    A scene from a Baghdadi Cafe
  • Pictures on a wall featuring a weaver
    Pictures on a wall featuring a weaver
  • Sculpture of a meat Vendor surrounded by pots
    Sculpture of a meat Vendor surrounded by pots
  • A gathering of Sufi Baghdadis, can also be a Sufi Birthday party
    A gathering of Sufi Baghdadis, can also be a Sufi Birthday party

References
  1. "Baghdadi Museum". TripAdvisor. Retrieved 28 December 2014.
  2. https://english.news.cn/20221023/228c28b46f434eeea76f8b65f1476d4c/c.html
  3. "A Campaign to restore life to the Baghdadi Museum". Iraq Directory. 24 April 2008. Archived from the original on 2015-09-24. Retrieved 28 December 2014.
  4. "A Campaign to restore life to the Baghdadi Museum". Baghdad Creative City of Literature. Archived from the original on 29 December 2014. Retrieved 28 December 2014.
  5. http://imhussain.com/section85/4741
  6. https://thearabweekly.com/baghdadi-museum-folklore-celebrates-old-ways-iraq

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