The general director of Cultural Heritage, Sonia Hernández; the head of the Museum Service, Sonia Blasco; and the director of the Territorial Services of Culture in Lleida, Albert Turull, they attended the presentation of this project and the Wheat Museum, in an event that took place at the Cervera Museum on Saturday 1 d'abril.
The renovation of the ground floor of Casa Duran i Sanpere and the reopening of the Wheat Museum are two actions planned in the Strategic Plan of the Museum of Cervera 2022-2025.
The general director of Cultural Heritage, Sonia Hernández “congratulated the Cervera Museum for the implementation of the Strategic Plan” and it goes “encourage those responsible for the equipment to continue working with the same determination”. He affirmed that "the Directorate General of Heritage will be by his side".
The chief paer, Joan Santacana, stated that "the Strategic Plan is not just for the Museum but that it transcends the whole city". He highlighted the commitment to "make a more open and transparent museum".
For his part, Councilwoman of Culture, Mercè Carulla, praised "the equipment's commitment to increase participation and guarantee access to all people", since "culture is a tool for transformation and social cohesion". He emphasized "having met the challenge of reopening the Wheat Museum, one of the objectives of the Government Team".
Remodeling of the Duran i Sanpere House
Another challenge for the Cervera Museum is to strengthen and improve its main headquarters, at Casa Duran i Sanpere.
The project envisages carrying out works on the ground floor for the renovation of the reception and the temporary exhibition hall, and the creation of a new reserve area for col·historical lessons.
A new visitor reception and interpretation space will be created to understand the Duran house and the city of Cervera.
As for the temporary exhibition hall, it is planned to be unified on a single floor.
With the renovation works, it is also intended to contribute to reinforcing the story of the city and to contribute to consolidating the presence of the equipment on Carrer Major. A joint cultural offer will be scheduled with Casa Dalmases and actions will be promoted in empty storefronts to boost trade.