Iraqis visit the Baghdadi Museum, which features scenes of Baghdad life, folk crafts and local customs across different periods, near the Tigris River in capital Baghdad on December 30, 2022. (Photo by AHMAD AL-RUBAYE / AFP)
Iraqis visit the Baghdadi Museum, which features scenes of Baghdad life, folk crafts and local customs across different periods, near the Tigris River in capital Baghdad on December 30, 2022. (Photo by AHMAD AL-RUBAYE / AFP)
The museum celebrates the customs and lifestyles of Baghdad’s past residents.
The museum celebrates the customs and lifestyles of Baghdad’s past residents.
Wax figures depict a scene of life in Baghdad in the past.
Wax figures depict a scene of life in Baghdad in the past.
The museum has been described as "Iraq's Madame Tussaud’s”, although its focus is not the celebration of famous people.
The museum has been described as "Iraq's Madame Tussaud’s”, although its focus is not the celebration of famous people.
It has become one of Baghdad's cultural heritage and tourist landmarks.
It has become one of Baghdad's cultural heritage and tourist landmarks.
The museum was damaged during the US-led invasion of Iraq in 2003.
The museum was damaged during the US-led invasion of Iraq in 2003.
It was closed for renovations for months in 2020, amid the pandemic.
It was closed for renovations for months in 2020, amid the pandemic.
Exhibits show crafts, trades, professions, local customs and street life.
Exhibits show crafts, trades, professions, local customs and street life.
Exhibits show crafts, trades, professions, local customs and street life.
Exhibits show crafts, trades, professions, local customs and street life.
Exhibits show crafts, trades, professions, local customs and street life.
Exhibits show crafts, trades, professions, local customs and street life.
Exhibits show crafts, trades, professions, local customs and street life.
Exhibits show crafts, trades, professions, local customs and street life.

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The attraction features scenes of city life, folk crafts and local customs across different periods

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January 02, 2023

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