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Description
The project „Underground Iași – Rediscovered (Hi)Stories” aims at capitalizing local heritage through an innovative interactive exhibition that will be created at the Palace of Culture in Iași, in a room of Moldavia''s History Museum, so to provide the public with a perspective on the unseen part of Iași medieval history. The aim is to educate the public through culture in an integrating manner, to capitalize its role in local and regional development, having as starting point a heritage which shall be first subject to selection and non-invasive reversible conservation restoration, to insure perenity and transmission of cultural heritage goods to future generations. Specific project objectives aim at increasing interest towards historical past of Iași city and, implicitly, increasing the number of visitors of Moldavia''s History Museum, by creating an interactive exhibition in which movable heritage items resulting from archaeological excavations in areas close to the historical center of the city of Iași, as well as information from documents regarding this space, will be communicated to the public, irrespectively of ethnicity, social belonging, orientation, religion, by means of interactive innovative museum display technology. Innovation is to be found both at concept level, since thematically selected items will be subjected to spatial and chronological filters, respectively second half of 16th century and the 17th century. The innovative exhibition will include 105 recently found to be restored within the project and 30 items previously restored who require new up-to-date interventions. The project will benefit from expertise of the Institute of Archaeology in Reykjavik, who will involve 3 specialists.
Summary of project results
The project aimed to address the need for restoring and preserving cultural heritage objects to prevent deterioration and ensure their long-term conservation. Additionally, it sought to enhance professional skills in heritage restoration and increase public access to cultural heritage through an engaging exhibition.
During the implementation period, the project successfully:
- Restored and classified 135 objects as heritage items, ensuring their preservation,
- Developed a new exhibition to showcase the restored objects,
- Provided on-the-job training for 14 professionals in heritage restoration,
- Attracted over 10,000 visitors to the exhibition, which was supported by EEA Grants.
The project significantly contributed to cultural heritage preservation by restoring 135 objects and making them accessible to the public through a dedicated exhibition. It enhanced the expertise of 14 professionals in restoration, strengthening the capacity for future conservation efforts. The exhibition enriched the cultural experience of over 10,000 visitors, increasing public awareness and appreciation of heritage. The project’s impact benefited heritage professionals, cultural institutions, and the general public by promoting the long-term sustainability of restored artifacts.
Summary of bilateral results
The partner was involved in one online workshop regarding the best methods to organize interactive exhibitions.