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Admission Free
Open Tuesday-Saturday: 10am-4pm
Sunday: 12noon-4pm
Closed on Mondays
The northern Iraqi city of Mosul, the historic home of the Assyrian capital, Nineveh, and in continuous habitation ever since the seventh century AD, was Iraq’s most culturally diverse and inclusive city for centuries. In the aftermath of ISIS warfare and extensive destruction between 2014 and 2017, the old city lost not only many of its historic sites, institutions, and fabric, but more critically many communities and minority groups were displaced. Once a regional centre of culture and trade, much of that rich heritage, traditions, and crafts are endangered and at risk of irreversible disappearance.
The People of Mosul once again embark on a journey of rebuilding, recovery and reclaiming their memory. Not ready to abandon their cultural diversity or tolerance, they wake up every morning more determined to preserve their traditions and way of life. Through a range of visual and virtual media, photography, testimonies, short documentaries, and virtual tours of the historic fabric of Old Mosul, this exhibition demonstrates the collective resilience and relentless effort that is preserving Mosul’s values and identity. It captures accounts of everyday life, traditional arts and crafts and festivities, as well as places of memory.
This exhibition is developed as part of a collaborative research project: “Preserving the Disappearing Cultural Heritage of Post-War Mosul”, generously funded by British Academy grant through its Heritage, Dignity & Violence Programme. The project is led by Nottingham Trent University’s Centre for Architecture, Urbanism and Global Heritage, University of Mosul, Leeds University, Wasit University, and the Ministry of Culture in Iraq.
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The safety of our visitors, staff and students is our priority. Here's what we're doing to help keep everyone safe, and what you can do to help.
FACE COVERINGS
Although it is no longer mandatory, we continue to ask staff and visitors to wear a face covering if they can when inside our buildings.
SOCIAL DISTANCING
Although it is no longer mandatory, we ask that visitors give people space where it is sensible or requested.
IF YOU'RE FEELING UNWELL
We will refund tickets to anyone that tests positive or is displaying symptoms of Covid-19 as long as we’re notified at least two hours prior to an event start time.
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INCREASED CLEANING
The frequency of our cleaning throughout our venues has been increased, including toilets and other facilities.
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