The first private press museum of the country was opened in Rasht

According to the Arya Heritage report and quoted from the public relations of the General Directorate of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts of Gilan Province, Wali Jahani said on the sidelines of the opening ceremony of the Press Museum of Gilan Province in Rasht on Wednesday 4th of Bahman 1402: In this museum, there is a collection of 200 of the most influential and rare newspapers and publications printed in 100 It was exhibited last year.

The Director General of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts of Gilan Province stated: The rich archive of its founder was used for the establishment and content creation of the Press Museum, and along with it, other magazines and newspapers were collected.

Stating that the 100-year-old rich archive of its founder (Mohammed Reza Mirfotohi and his family) was used for the establishment of this museum, he said: The number of publications of this museum reaches 10,000 copies, considering that the national aspect of this museum is of interest from The opinion of quantity has deficiencies that we need the help of all those who are active in this field to solve this deficiency.

Jahani added: The license of this museum has been issued by the General Department of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Crafts Museums, and we hope that more specialized museums with different titles will be opened in the province.

The Press Museum of Rasht was established with the aim of preserving the history of newspapers in order to become a reliable place in serving researchers and anyone who has memories of paper publications.

The Press Museum of Rasht is located on Saadi St., corner of Pournaghashan St., Clove Passage, first floor.

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