The Historical and Folklore Museum of Corinth is preparing to open again to the public.

The Historical and Folklore Museum of Corinth is preparing to open again to the public.
Housed in one of Corinth’s most emblematic buildings, the V. Petropoulos – P. Gartagani Historical and Folklore Museum of Corinth showcases a rich collection of artefacts that illuminate the history and folk traditions of modern Greece, with a special focus on the region of Corinthia. It was founded by Alcmene Petropoulou–Gartagani and has been operating since 1988.

Its continually evolving collections include traditional women’s and men’s costumes from various regions of Greece (18th–20th c.); works of weaving, embroidery, silversmithing, metalwork and woodcarving (18th–20th c.); tools of agricultural and pastoral life; a wide range of household objects (19th–20th c.); as well as rare book editions, maps and engravings (16th–20th c.).

After remaining closed in recent years due to extensive infrastructure renovations and a complete renewal of its museological and museographic design, the Museum is getting ready to welcome once again both its collections and its visitors into a space that will highlight the their diverse histories.

Within this framework, the project “Supply of display cases, exhibition equipment and accompanying services for the re-exhibition of the Historical and Folklore Museum of Corinth” is being implemented. In collaboration with MUEVO, which is responsible for supplying the display cases, diadrasis is contributing to the re-exhibition by undertaking:

• the photography and digitisation of the Museum’s exhibits,
• the scholarly documentation of the artworks of the Rigas and Kaiti Gartagani Collection,
• the editing and English translation of the museological texts for the permanent exhibition,
• the graphic design and production of the accompanying interpretive material,
• the creative design, digital production and installation of the audiovisual applications that will serve as interpretive media within the permanent exhibition.

Diadrasis’ contribution to the project reflects its broader field of services dedicated to the design and implementation of contemporary cultural initiatives. Stay tuned for updates!