The National Museum of History and Geography reopens with renovated rooms and a modern approach

Santo Domingo.– With an updated museographic proposal and completely refurbished spaces, the National Museum of History and Geography reopened its doors this Tuesday, in a ceremony headed by President Luis Abinader, along with the Minister of Culture, Roberto Ángel Salcedo. The enclosure, located in the Juan Pablo Duarte Plaza of Culture, presents a renewed image that seeks to bring national history closer to new generations through more dynamic and interactive resources. This reopening is part of the State’s efforts to strengthen the dissemination of the historical and cultural heritage of the country. Since 2023, the institution honors the name of the distinguished historian Emilio Cordero Michel, reaffirming his legacy in the research and teaching of Dominican history. During the protocol act, various authorities from the cultural field were present, including Carlos Andújar, José Guerrero Sánchez, and Marcial Najri.

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As part of the renovation, seven thematic rooms were enabled with new narrative and visual resources: April War, The Homeland, The Presidents, Trujillo: an era of terror, The Caamaño Guerrilla, in addition to the museographic collection and the Hostos Garden. After the ribbon-cutting, the Head of State toured the facilities, where he could appreciate the improvements implemented and learn firsthand the updated contents of each space. The Minister of Culture highlighted that this reopening responds to a strategy aimed at strengthening the country’s cultural policy, promoting access to historical knowledge, especially among young people and students. Meanwhile, the president emphasized the relevance of these spaces as key tools for consolidating national identity. Founded in 1981 and inaugurated in 1982, the National Museum of History and Geography resumes its functions with a renewed proposal, consolidating itself as a center for education, reflection, and preservation of Dominican historical memory.