Dimasheq
The Ministry of Culture will inaugurate the Private Jeroud Museum of Folk Heritage in the city of Jeroud, Rural Damascus, on Wednesday, 1 July 2026, as part of its ongoing efforts to preserve the nation’s cultural heritage, safeguard folk traditions, and strengthen their role as one of the fundamental pillars of Syria’s cultural identity.
The opening of the museum reflects the Ministry’s commitment to supporting cultural initiatives dedicated to documenting and preserving folk heritage while making it accessible to the public. The initiative aims to revive collective memory, pass down traditional knowledge, customs, and practices to future generations, and highlight the rich cultural diversity that characterizes Syria.
The museum will officially welcome visitors starting Thursday, 2 July 2026, becoming the first privately owned heritage museum to open in Syria following the country’s liberation. The opening marks an important step in recognizing the growing role of private and community-led initiatives in protecting cultural heritage in partnership with public institutions.
The museum houses a diverse collection of heritage artifacts, traditional tools, and historical materials that document various aspects of the region’s social, economic, and cultural life. These exhibits offer visitors a vivid insight into traditional ways of living, local crafts, professions, and customs that have formed an integral part of the community’s collective memory for decades.
The museum’s establishment is based on the Ministry of Culture’s decision issued on 22 July 2025 concerning the establishment, management, and supervision of private heritage, art, and folk museums. The decision aims to regulate the operation of private museums and ensure the preservation of their collections in accordance with professional museum standards, thereby enhancing their contribution to safeguarding Syria’s national heritage and raising public awareness of its significance.
The inauguration of the Private Jeroud Museum of Folk Heritage represents another important milestone in the ongoing efforts to preserve Syria’s cultural heritage, reinforcing its role as a cornerstone of national identity and as a platform for introducing the country’s rich folk traditions to researchers, heritage enthusiasts, and visitors from all walks of life.
