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Avicenna Mausoleum (Tomb Museum)
in Hamedan City

Avicenna (Hojjat-ol-Haq Sheikh-ol-Rais Sharaf-ol-Molk Abu Ali Hossein Ebne Abdollah Ebne Sina) was the great philosopher, scholar, physician of Iran (370-428 AH). His tomb is located ... MORE

The Mausoleum of Avicenna (Abu Ali Sina) is a complex located at Avicenna Square, Hamadan, Iran. Dedicated to the Iranian polymath Avicenna, the complex includes a library, a small museum, and a spindle-shaped tower inspired by the Ziyarid-era Kavus Tower.

Sa'd Abad Palace Museum
in Tehran City

Sa'd Abad Palace Museum

city: Tehran

Opening Time: every day (9:00 - 18:45) Last entry: 17:30 The complex contains 18 palaces belonged to the royal families of Qajar and Pahlavi, in a unique and beautiful garden. The ... MORE

Saadabad is a cultural and historical complex that covers an area of 110 hectares and is located at the northernmost part of Tehran.

Tomb of Nader Shah
in Mashhad City

Tomb of Nader Shah

city: Mashhad

The construction of this museum had begun in the year 1956 AH and finalized in the year 1961. This was erected on grounds having an area of 1448 sq. m. and was inaugurated in the year ... MORE

The construction of this museum had begun in the year 1956 AH and finalized in the year 1961. This was erected on grounds having an area of 1448 sq. m. and was inaugurated in the year 1963. This structure comprises of the Central Library, main hall, sections used for official purposes which are in the ...

Constitution House of Tabriz
in Tabriz City

Constitution House of Tabriz

city: Tabriz

This ancient building or 'house' was the gathering place for the constitutional revolutionary leaders. In the year (1868 AD) This building was constructed by the leader of ... MORE

Khaneh Mashrooteh is a museum and one of the historic houses in Tabriz once belonged to one of the constitutional revolution activists and the museum inside is full of documents about that event and specially about women's movement in that era. Located in Rasteh Koocheh Street in front of Jamee Mosque of Tabriz

Vaziri Caved Museum
in Lavasan City

Vaziri Caved Museum

city: Lavasan

The Museum has been started in 2005 in a 1000 meters ground in Lavasan area. It is directed by Prof Naser Houshmand Vaziri who is one of outstanding sculptors in Iran and all of designs, ... MORE

Vaziri Caved Museum launched in September, 2005 in Lavasan (a city near Tehran) and it is run by Dr. Nasser Hooshmand Vaziri who is a famous Iranian sculptor. All charges have been totally paid by Dr. Vaziri and merely his ideas and innovations are employed there. It is the first Iranian private caved museum.

Azerbaijan Museum
in Tabriz City

Azerbaijan Museum

city: Tabriz

The Azerbaijan Museum is a large edifice located in Imam Khomeini avenue in Tabriz (East Azerbaijan province) and is noted for its wide collection of historical valuable vestiges. ... MORE

Azerbaijan museum is one of the most significant museums of Iran which is located in Tabriz and next to historical Blue mosque. This museum is recognized as the second historic museum of Iran after Tehran national museum, and it includes works related to pre-Islam and Islamic ages.

Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art
in Tehran City

Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art

city: Tehran

This museum was inaugurated in the year 1977. It is located in North Kargar Avenue, adjoining the Laleh Park. This three storeyed museum has 9 art galleries displaying the affects ... MORE

Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art, also known as TMoCA, is among the largest art museums in Iran. It has collections of more than 3,000 items that include 19th and 20th century's world-class European...

Sabz (Shahvand Palace) Museum
in Tehran City

Sabz (Shahvand Palace) Museum

city: Tehran

A hike up the northwest end of the Sa'd Abad Museum Complex, the classical-looking Green Palace was built at the end of the Qajar era when it was known as the Shahvand Palace. ... MORE

Located in Saadabad Historical Complex (Sa'd Abad) in north of Tehran, was built at the end of the Qajar era when it was known as the Shahvand Palace.

Holy Defense Museum
in Tehran City

Holy Defense Museum

city: Tehran

Opening Time: Saturday-Thursday (9:00 - 17:00), Friday (11:00 - 17:00) For many in the west, the 1980-1988 Iran-Iraq war is just a footnote in history. But in Iran the bloody episode ... MORE

Tehran's Holy Defense Museum is a 21-hectare complex focused on the Iran-Iraq War of 1980 to 1988 -- the conflict known in Iran as the "Holy Defense." remembers the eight-year Iran–Iraq War through maps, photos, weapons, letters and intelligence documents from the war.

Persepolis Museum (The Achaemenid Museum)
in Marvdasht City

Persepolis Museum (The Achaemenid Museum)

city: Marvdasht

The Achaemenid Museum is situated in the Khashayar Shah's Harem (Queen's Palace) in Persepolis Palace (Takht Jamshid) - Marvdasht near Shiraz in Fars Province. It was inaugurated ... MORE

The Achaemenid Museum is situated in the Khashayar Shah's Harem (Queen's Palace) in Persepolis Palace (Takht Jamshid) - Marvdasht near Shiraz in Fars Province. It was inaugurated in 1938 under the name of Takht-e-Jamshid (Persepolis). In this museum objects from the pre-historic, Achaemenian ...

Narenjestan-e Ghavam (Qavam House)
in Shiraz City

Narenjestan-e Ghavam (Qavam House)

city: Shiraz

Narenjestan or Qavam Garden of Shiraz dates back to Qajar era and is located on the eastern side of the end of Lotfali Khan Zand Avenue. Due to abundance of sour orange trees it is ... MORE

Narenjestan-e Qavam Garden or the Qavam House is a historic house and museum in Shiraz. The magnificent mansion is an architectural marvel from the Qajar era and is located within a 3,500 square-meter garden.

Zahedan Museum
in Zahedan City

Zahedan Museum

city: Zahedan

This exhibition area, forms a section of the main museum of Zahedan, and comprises of two sections named as , the Archaeological and the Anthropological sectors. Discoveries made on ... MORE

Zahedan Museum is one of the largest cultural, historical, arts and ecology museums in southeastern Iran.

Sanandaj Museum (Salar Saeid Mansion)
in Sanandaj City

Sanandaj Museum (Salar Saeid Mansion)

city: Sanandaj

Sanandaj Museum (Salaar Saeid Mansion located in Habibi Alley on Imam Khomeini St.), which bears close resemblance to those of "Qajar" period, was originally built as the residence ... MORE

Sanandaj Museum (Salaar Saeid Mansion located in Habibi Alley on Imam Khomeini St.), which bears close resemblance to those of "Qajar" period, was originally built as the residence of "Molla Lotfollah Sheikholeslam", one of the spiritual leaders of "Qajar" era. After his death, it was bought by "Salar ...

National Museum of Iran
in Tehran City

National Museum of Iran

city: Tehran

This National Museum also known as "Iran Bastan Museum" (Museum of Ancient Iran), covers an area of 2,744 sq. m. and is the first scientific museum of Iran which exhibits relics from ... MORE

This National Museum also known as "Iran Bastan Museum" (Museum of Ancient Iran), covers an area of 2,744 sq. m. and is the first scientific museum of Iran which exhibits relics from the 6th millennium BC till the Islamic era. It was constructed in the year 1935 - 11937. This two storeyed museum comprises ...

Mellat Palace Museum
in Tehran City

Mellat Palace Museum

city: Tehran

Mellat Palace Museum (also known as White Place or Abyaz Palace) in Sa'dabad Complex as a locale dedicated to administrative affairs and formal receptions, served as the summer ... MORE

Also known as White Palace (Abyaz) in Sadabad Complex in Tehran, Built in the 1930s, this served as the Pahlavi summer residence. It has 54-room dates from 1942–79. The building is filled with modern furnishings, the highlights of which are the immense handmade carpets.

Akbarieh Historical Garden, Mansion and Museum
in Birjand City

Akbarieh Historical Garden, Mansion and Museum

city: Birjand

This complex includes several mansions, the oldest building is "Heshmat ol-Molk" Mansion which is located in the eastern end and has two floors. It dates back to the late Zandiyeh ... MORE

The Akbarieh Garden is a historical Persian garden in Akbarieh village ,Birjand , South Khorasan province.

Rasht Museum
in Rasht City

Rasht Museum

city: Rasht

The Rasht Museum extends over an area of 560 sq. m. and is a double storeyed structure. These premises belonged to Mirza Hossein Khan Kasmaie, (an ally of Mirza Kuchak Khan Jangali). ... MORE

The Rasht Museum extends over an area of 560 sq. m. and is a double storeyed structure. These premises belonged to Mirza Hossein Khan Kasmaie, (an ally of Mirza Kuchak Khan Jangali). The same was purchased by the Cultural and Arts Organization in 1970. After the required renovations, the structure ...

Tehran Museum of Music
in Tehran City

Tehran Museum of Music

city: Tehran

In north of Tehran (Tajrish Suare and Darband St.) surrounded by a beautiful garden there is music museum ,you can see all Iranian instruments that played in the past and now ,even ... MORE

Tehran Music Museum in Tajrish square is one of the most spectacular museums of the capital. This museum opened its door to the public in 2009 to preserve the country’s national heritage.

Iran Wildlife and Nature Museum - Dar Abad
in Tehran City

Iran Wildlife and Nature Museum - Dar Abad

city: Tehran

Tehran Wildlife Museum (Darabad Museum) is located in Darabad (Niavaran) in the north of Tehran, this 2 story building is house for different stuffed (taxidermy) animals, such as birds, ... MORE

Nature and Wildlife Museum of Darabad was established by Tehran’s municipality in 1993. The aim was to increase awareness of Iran’s natural and cultural heritage and to stress the importance of conservation in the country and around the planet.

Gilan Rural Heritage Museum
in Rasht City

Gilan Rural Heritage Museum

city: Rasht

Gilan Rural Heritage Museum is accurate depiction of the lifestyles, cultures and traditions of the rural areas of Gilan Province in North of Iran. The idea of opening such a museum ... MORE

Gilan Rural Heritage Museum is accurate depiction of the lifestyles, cultures and traditions of the rural areas of Gilan Province in North of Iran. The idea of opening such a museum began with the Rudbar earthquake (a city in Gilan Province, northern Iran).

Museum of Hazrat Masoumeh
in Qom City

Museum of Hazrat Masoumeh

city: Qom

Museum of Hazrat Masoumeh (Fatemeh Masoumeh Shrine Museum) is one of the ancient museums of Iran, and was inaugurated in the year 1925. This museum comprises of two large halls with ... MORE

Museum of Hazrat Masoumeh (Fatemeh Masoumeh Shrine Museum) is one of the ancient museums of Iran, and was inaugurated in the year 1925. This museum comprises of two large halls with beautiful tile worked cornices, and the same is situated alongside the courtyard of the Holy Shrine. This museum displays ...

Amir Nezam House (Qajar Museum)
in Tabriz City

Amir Nezam House (Qajar Museum)

city: Tabriz

Amir Nezam House or The Qajar Museum of Tabriz, is a historical building in the Sheshghelan district, one of the oldest quarters of the city of Tabriz, East Azerbaijan Province. This ... MORE

House of Amir Nezam Garrousi, one of the dignitaries of Qajar era in Tabriz (East Azerbaijan Province), was transformed into a specialized museum of Qajar period in 2006. This House is the remnants of the Qajar period and is on the list concerning Cultural Heritage.

Iranian Art Museum Garden
in Tehran City

Iranian Art Museum Garden

city: Tehran

Iranian Art Museum Garden is located in Elahieh Area with an area less than one hectare. The main building (Museum) was built in 1931 belonged to Ahmad Amir Ahmadi, Lieutenant general ... MORE

Scaled-down architectural models of famous Iranian buildings are dotted around this lovely, spacious walled garden surrounded by small boutiques, cafes and a restaurant. The models include such landmarks as the Si-o Seh bridge in Esfahan, the Gonbad Soltaniyeh and Tehran's Azadi Tower.

Shoosh Museum
in Shoosh (Susa) City

Shoosh Museum

city: Shoosh (Susa)

The Shoosh Museum (Shush Museum or Susa Museum) is situated amidst a garden near the ancient Shoosh Castle, and opposite the Danial-e-Nabi Mausoleum in Khuzestan Province. The construction ... MORE

The Archaeological Museum of Susa (Shush Museum) is located in the ancient city of Susa in Khuzestan province, southwestern Iran, which is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Highlights include a giant double-headed bull, a lion-hugging Hercules and some spooky clay death masks from Haft Tappeh.

Mostofi House
in Shushtar City

Mostofi House

city: Shushtar

This edifice is related to the late Qajar period. From its garden the Shateit River and its surroundings can be observed. The walls and ceilings of this house have been decorated by ... MORE

This edifice is related to the late Qajar period. From its garden the Shateit River and its surroundings can be observed. The walls and ceilings of this house have been decorated by brick work. Its large shabestan (nocturnal praying area) has fine and beautiful brick made pillars. The other places ...

Dr. Ahmad Nadalian Museum & Gallery
in Hormoz Island City

Dr. Ahmad Nadalian Museum & Gallery

city: Hormoz Island

The Museum and Gallery of Dr. Ahmad Nadalian in Hormoz Island shows the works of this artists who is internationally known as one of the most active environmental artists. Now most ... MORE

born in 1963, in Iran (Sangsar) Ahmad Nadalian began his art activities in 1979s. His early works at school were cartoon drawings and caricatures. His environmental art projects, include the carving of rocks that can be found in many countries.

Abgineh Museum of Tehran
in Tehran City

Abgineh Museum of Tehran

city: Tehran

Abgineh Museum of Iran or Glassware and Ceramic Museum is one of the unique collections of glassblowing arts in Iran. This museum is located at 30 Tir Street (formerly known as Ghavam ... MORE

It's a treasure in the heart of Tehran's old city center and the building itself is worth visiting. Located in a pedestrian area, it can be a part of a day trip full of fun and new discoveries. The museum itself can be very interesting for art and history lovers, and anyone who cares about the cultural heritage of Iran and Persian Empire.

Reza Abbasi Museum
in Tehran City

Reza Abbasi Museum

city: Tehran

Reza Abbasi museum in Tehran has been named after the famous Iranian artist (painter) and calligrapher of the Safavid era and consists of two halls: Pre-Islamic Hall: The remnants ... MORE

Reza Abbasi museum in Tehran has been named after the famous Iranian artist (painter) and calligrapher of the Safavid era and consists of two halls: Pre-Islamic Hall: The remnants of this hall are relative to two reputed cycles of pre-historic and historical periods. These relics being "admiralty metal" ...

Cinema Museum of Iran (Bagh Ferdows)
in Tehran City

Cinema Museum of Iran (Bagh Ferdows)

city: Tehran

Cinema Museum of Iran at the Ferdows Garden (Bagh Ferdows) Housed in a beautiful Qajar-era mansion surrounded by a pleasant garden, this interesting museum has well-displayed and explained ... MORE

Cinema Museum of Iran at the Ferdows Garden, north of the Iranian capital of Tehran features exhibits on Iranian cinema in a 19th-century building.

Ramsar Palace Museum (Marmar Palace)
in Ramsar City

Ramsar Palace Museum (Marmar Palace)

city: Ramsar

The Ramsar Palace Museum (Marmar Palace, Marble Palace, Ramsar Royal Palace) is one of the historic buildings and royal residences in Ramsar (North of Iran) in Mazandaran Province. ... MORE

The Ramsar Palace Museum (Marmar Palace, Marble Palace, Ramsar Royal Palace) is one of the historic buildings and royal residences in Ramsar (North of Iran) in Mazandaran Province. This Palace was established on a land of 60,000 square meters in 1937 and was used as a summer residence by Reza Shah and ...

Niavaran Palace Complex
in Tehran City

Niavaran Palace Complex

city: Tehran

Niavaran complex is located in a majestic, refreshing garden which measures about 11 hectares and includes monuments belonging to the Qajar and Pahlavid eras. The beginning history ... MORE

Niavaran Palace Complex is a building that once belonged to the royal family of Qajar. This oasis complex is consists of several parts including palaces, museums, and gardens.

Carpet Museum of Gonbad Kavus
in Gonbad Kavoos City

Carpet Museum of Gonbad Kavus

city: Gonbad Kavoos

Gonbad Kavous Carpet Museum, also known as the Turkman Specialty Museum, is the third Iranian carpet museum to be established after the Tehran Carpet Museum and the Mashhad Carpet ... MORE

This well-presented and small museum in Gonbad-e Kavoos (in Golestan Province) exhibits seventeen 20th century Turkmen carpets, labelled with dates of production and styles.

Azadi Tower Museum
in Tehran City

Azadi Tower Museum

city: Tehran

This collection is within the tower of Azadi Square in Tehran. There are different articles belong to era BC, Achaemenian, Parthian or even the Sassanian periods, as well as Islamic ... MORE

This collection is within the tower of Azadi Square in Tehran. There are different articles belong to era BC, Achaemenian, Parthian or even the Sassanian periods, as well as Islamic era. These pieces are earthenware articles, admirable metal vessels, valuable paintings and carpets. The Azadi Museum ...

Afif Abad Military Museum
in Shiraz City

Afif Abad Military Museum

city: Shiraz

The Golshan garden also known as Afif Abad Garden has a beautiful building that was converted to a museum in 1988. The Gulshan Garden is one of the oldest gardens in Shiraz. During ... MORE

Afif Abad Garden is one of the oldest gardens of Shiraz which was established in the Safavid era. It was one of the places that Iranian kings chose to go to for their leisure time. It is now one of the largest military museums of the Middle East.

Zoroastrians History and Culture Museum
in Yazd City

Zoroastrians History and Culture Museum

city: Yazd

Zoroastrians History and Culture Museum (Also known as Markar Museum) in Yazd is located close to Markar Square and the Varahram Fire Temple. This museum has exhibits explaning Zoroastrian ... MORE

Zoroastrians History and Culture Museum (Also known as Markar Museum) in Yazd is located close to Markar Square and the Varahram Fire Temple. This museum has exhibits explaning Zoroastrian ceremonies, art, clothing and food. There are mannequins in typical clothing and may photographs. The museum building ...

Pars Museum (Kolah Farangi)
in Shiraz City

Pars Museum (Kolah Farangi)

city: Shiraz

The Kolah Farangi pavilion (Pars Museum) located in the midst of the Nazar Garden in Shiraz, was converted to a museum in 1852 and was restored in 1901. In this museum eleven paintings ... MORE

The Kolah Farangi pavilion (Pars Museum) located in the midst of the Nazar Garden in Shiraz, was converted to a museum in 1852 and was restored in 1901. In this museum eleven paintings by Aqa Sadeq, a well known artist of that time, is on display. The building is composed of a central hall with a dome ...

Astan Quds Razavi Central Museum
in Mashhad City

Astan Quds Razavi Central Museum

city: Mashhad

Astan Quds Razavi Central Museum (Central Astane ghods Museum) was inaugurated in the year 1945. The collection of this mausoleum is relative to the Islamic period. The museum of Astan-e-Qods ... MORE

Astan Quds Razavi Central Museum (Central Astane ghods Museum) was inaugurated in the year 1945. The collection of this mausoleum is relative to the Islamic period. The museum of Astan-e-Qods Razavi comprises of three museums that are Markazi, Malek Abad and Ganjineh-ye-Qoran Museums. In this museum ...

Ferdowsi Museum in Toos
in Mashhad City

Ferdowsi Museum in Toos

city: Mashhad

The main building of this museum was built in the year 1968 and was originally a traditional restaurant (tea-house). In the year 1982 this structure with slight changes was renovated ... MORE

The main building of this museum was built in the year 1968 and was originally a traditional restaurant (tea-house). In the year 1982 this structure with slight changes was renovated into a museum by Iranian Great Architect Hooshang Seyhoon. in the year 1988 bearing the name of the Toos Museum (Tous ...

Museum of mirrors and lighting
in Yazd City

Museum of mirrors and lighting

city: Yazd

Qasr-e-Ayeneh (Mirror Palace) Museum has a foundation of 837 square meters and is located in a garden 8,174 square meters in area. The museum building was formerly belonging to a wealthy ... MORE

Qasr-e-Ayeneh (Mirror Palace) Museum has a foundation of 837 square meters and is located in a garden 8,174 square meters in area. The museum building was formerly belonging to a wealthy personality of Yazd. After the Islamic revolution, it has been converted into the museum. In this museum, calligraphic ...

Anthropological Museum (Rakhtshoy khaneh)
in Zanjan City

Anthropological Museum (Rakhtshoy khaneh)

city: Zanjan

This museum is located in the historical site of the beautiful edifice of the Rakhtshooy Khaneh in the renowned locality of Baba Jamal Charoqi of Zanjan. This is a remnants of the ... MORE

Rakhtshooy Khaneh means a wash-house which is located in the heart of the historical urban area of Zanjan province. It is placed in a densely residential area. People were washing their clothes at this place. Due to the cold weather in winter, Rakhtshooy Khaneh has built for the women of Zanjan province. Currently, this historical monument is known as the Zanjan Anthropological Museum.

Shah Cheraq Museum
in Shiraz City

Shah Cheraq Museum

city: Shiraz

Museum of Shah Cheragh Mausoleum Inaugurated in 1966 in the main court of Shah Cheragh, this museum has many valuable Qorans, collection of handwritten Qurans, calligraphy as well ... MORE

Shah Cheragh Museum, which opened in 1963, has a collection of handwritten Qurans, manuscripts, pre-Islamic vessels, glassware, porcelain, coins, textiles, seals and old lamps.

National Jewelry Museum
in Tehran City

National Jewelry Museum

city: Tehran

The background of National Jewels of Iran dates back to Safavid era in which it was decided that national jewels belong to National Treasury of government,i.e., apart from the personal ... MORE

The background of National Jewels of Iran dates back to Safavid era in which it was decided that national jewels belong to National Treasury of government,i.e., apart from the personal properties of the sovereign. The valuable collections of this museum comprises of the pink colored diamond of Darya-ye-Noor ...

Gorgan Palace Museum
in Gorgan City

Gorgan Palace Museum

city: Gorgan

Gorgan Palace Museum (Also known as Gorgan Specific Palace or Kakh-e Ekhtesasi) is related to the first Pahlavid era and is located in City Park (previously was a city library). Gorgan ... MORE

Gorgan Palace Museum is a two-story structure built in the European style of architecture. The museum showcases items which previously belonged to the Pahlavi family. The first floor of the museum has displays dedicated to 30 prominent figures from Golestan Province.There are several tomb stones dating from the 9th to 19th century displayed in the courtyard of the palace.

Yazd Water Museum (Kolahdouzha House)
in Yazd City

Yazd Water Museum (Kolahdouzha House)

city: Yazd

Located On the northern side of Amir Chakhmaq Square, in restored Kohaldooz-ha mansion with a visible qanat running underneath, the museum offers, through a series of photographs, ... MORE

Yazd is famous for its qanats (underground aqueducts) and Water Museum, one of the best of its kind, is devoted to the brave men who built them. This museum is located at Kolahdooz historical home.

Rangooniha Mosque
in Abadan City

Rangooniha Mosque

city: Abadan

Rangooniha Mosque (Masjed Rangooniha) is related to the Qajar dynasty-Pahlavi dynasty was built in southwest of the Abadan Refinery near Arvand River in 1922. When Abadan became an ... MORE

Rangooniha Mosque and museum (Masjed Rangooniha) in Abadan (Khuzestan Province) is related to the Qajar dynasty-Pahlavi dynasty. Rangoonis mosque was built in southwest of the Abadan Refinery near Arvand River in 1922.

Saheb-ol Amr Mosque and Museum
in Tabriz City

Saheb-ol Amr Mosque and Museum

city: Tabriz

Sahebol-Amr Mosque and Mausoleum is located to the east of the Sahib Abad square in Tabriz (East Azarbaijan) having a dome and 2 minarets. The mosque was originally built in 1636 by ... MORE

The Saheb-ol-Amr Mosque or King Tahmasp Mosque located on the east side of Saaheb-Aabaad square in Tabriz, East Azarbaijan Province. The mosque was initially built in 1636 and has a history of destruction and repair. The name Saheb-ol-Amr (Master of command) is one of the titles of the last Twelver Shi'ah Imam.

Museum of Anthropology of Kermanshah
in Kermanshah City

Museum of Anthropology of Kermanshah

city: Kermanshah

Museum of Anthropology of Kermanshah opened in 1990 and has 30 different halls showcasing items of agricultural and anthropological significance. The said aggregate in one of the religious ... MORE

Museum of Anthropology of Kermanshah opened in 1990 and has 30 different halls showcasing items of agricultural and anthropological significance. The said aggregate in one of the religious and historical structures of the Qajar period granted to the then Ministry of Culture by the family of Moavenol ...

National Arts Museum
in Tehran City

National Arts Museum

city: Tehran

National Arts Museum of Iran in Tehran is a wonderful place for keeping the value of Iranian national and traditional art alive and depicting it to those who are keen on exploring ... MORE

This special museum maintains about 271 valuable artworks in different fields of painting, miniature, woodcarving, text tiling and many other fields of arts.

Haj vakil Castle
in Araak (Arak) City

Haj vakil Castle

city: Araak (Arak)

Haj Vakil Castle (Kolah Farangi) was one of the buildings which had been used as the location of a carpet-weaving factory of an American Zigler Company. At that time the carpets which ... MORE

A Qajar era (1785-1925) structure that sprawls an area of 900 square meters. The structure has a courtyard, a terrace with brick pillars, and a pavilion. The basement was used as a storage room. The building has a glazed tile facade and a simple interior.

Malek Abad Palace Museum
in Mashhad City

Malek Abad Palace Museum

city: Mashhad

The Palace of Malak Abad, with an area of 1,387 sq. m. was erected in the years 1354-1355 AH (1975-1976) in the garden of Malek Abad. This was utilized as the residence of the Shah ... MORE

The Palace of Malak Abad, with an area of 1,387 sq. m. was erected in the years 1354-1355 AH (1975-1976) in the garden of Malek Abad. This was utilized as the residence of the Shah during his trips to Mashad. The museum of this palace displays magnificent portraits, carpets and porcelains.

National Museum of Kashan
in Kashan City

National Museum of Kashan

city: Kashan

Kashan National Museum has been founded in the year 1966, and is located in the northern section of the Baq-e-Fin (Fin Garden). The Late Seyed Mohammad Naqi Mostafavi (an archeologist ... MORE

The modest Kashan National Museum, which occupies a small pavilion in the grounds of Fin Garden showcases some fine examples of Kashani velvet and brocade, and has some ceramics and calligraphy on display. A scale model of the garden helps to show its perfect proportions from an aerial perspective.

House and Museum of Nima Yooshij
in Noor City

House and Museum of Nima Yooshij

city: Noor

The house of Nima Yooshij (Ali Esfandiari or Nima Yooshij) where is also his tomb is located in the village of Yoosh (Yush) near Noor city in Mazandaran province, relating to the Qajar ... MORE

The house of Nima Yooshij (Ali Esfandiari or Nima Yooshij) where is also his tomb is located in the village of Yoosh (Yush) near Noor city in Mazandaran province, relating to the Qajar dynasty. This house is registered as a national relic with the registration number of 1802 by the Cultural (Now poetry) ...

Carpet Museum of Iran
in Tehran City

Carpet Museum of Iran

city: Tehran

This beautifully architectured structure, with the carpet shaped facade is located north west of Laleh Park. The display area covers 3,400 sq. m. and consists of two halls exhibiting ... MORE

This beautifully architectured structure, with the carpet shaped facade is located north west of Laleh Park. The display area covers 3,400 sq. m. and consists of two halls exhibiting carpets and Kilims. It was inaugurated in 1977. Its library is enriched with 3500 books. The collection of carpet museum ...

Hafttappeh and Choghazanbil Museum
in Dezful City

Hafttappeh and Choghazanbil Museum

city: Dezful

Haft Tappeh is 3km off the Ahvaz–Andimeshk Hwy, and 18km south of Shush. It's usually the first stop when heading to the more visually stimulating Choqa Zanbil. Haft Tappeh Museum ... MORE

Haft Tappeh is 3km off the Ahvaz–Andimeshk Hwy, and 18km south of Shush. It's usually the first stop when heading to the more visually stimulating Choqa Zanbil. Haft Tappeh Museum is a single storeyed building, which was inaugurated in the year 1973. The building has a cement skeleton with a brick ...

Zarabkhaneh Museum (Coin Museum of Kerman)
in Kerman City

Zarabkhaneh Museum (Coin Museum of Kerman)

city: Kerman

Zarrabkhaneh Museum (Also known as Zarabkhaneh, Ganjalikhan Museum or Coin Museum of Kerman) is located to the north of the Ganj Ali Khan square of Kerman. The ceilings and porches ... MORE

Zarrabkhaneh Museum (Also known as Zarabkhaneh, Ganjalikhan Museum or Coin Museum of Kerman) is located to the north of the Ganj Ali Khan square of Kerman. The ceilings and porches of this structure are adorned with beautiful plaster works. In the past the premises was a mint and a government treasury. ...

Tabriz Armenian Museum
in Tabriz City

Tabriz Armenian Museum

city: Tabriz

This is one of the most important Armenian Museums of Iran and is situated in Shariyati Avenue of Tabriz (near Namaz Square) adjacent to Saint Mary Church. The museum boasts of invaluable ... MORE

Tabriz Armenian Museum, run by Armenian Caliphate, is in Tabriz in the northwestern province of East Azerbaijan. It is adjacent to Saint Mary Church.

Negarestan Museum and Garden
in Tehran City

Negarestan Museum and Garden

city: Tehran

Negarestan Museum and Garden was built upon the order of Fath Ali Shah Qajar in the early 18th century. The king had the plan to establish a governmental center in Tehran. Due to the ... MORE

Negarestan Garden is one of the significant historical and cultural sites of Tehran. Being located in the city center, the garden is a must-see place for tourists, who find interest in the history of Iran cultural development.

Salar Mohtasham Edifice
in Khomeyn City

Salar Mohtasham Edifice

city: Khomeyn

This mansion (Also Khomein Museum of Anthropology) is located in Khomein (or Khomeyn) and from architectural point of view is very important, in addition to being a valuable historical ... MORE

This mansion (Also Khomein Museum of Anthropology) is located in Khomein (or Khomeyn) and from architectural point of view is very important, in addition to being a valuable historical relic. The style of the internal architecture and kind of materials used in construction of this edifice have totally ...

Kolah Farangi Pavillion Museum
in Qazvin City

Kolah Farangi Pavillion Museum

city: Qazvin

The above mentioned is related to the Safavid era. But during the Qajar reign, Sa'dol Saltaneh, governor of the times, was responsible for its repairs, and named the same Chehel Sotune. ... MORE

The above mentioned is related to the Safavid era. But during the Qajar reign, Sa'dol Saltaneh, governor of the times, was responsible for its repairs, and named the same Chehel Sotune. The structure is a double storeyed one, built of brick with cornices of stone. The said structure is currently the ...

Orumieh Museum
in Urmia City

Orumieh Museum

city: Urmia

The said museum was constructed in the year 1967 in this city. It comprises of various sections exhibiting ancient, historical articles, two segments which are devoted to anthropology ... MORE

The said museum was constructed in the year 1967 in this city. It comprises of various sections exhibiting ancient, historical articles, two segments which are devoted to anthropology and a library.

Sheikh Safi Aggregate Museum
in Ardebil City

Sheikh Safi Aggregate Museum

city: Ardebil

China objects are located in the Chini-Khaneh (or China House), a room originally designed to preserve the Chinaware or porcelain which was dedicated to Shah Abbas by one of the Chinese ... MORE

China objects are located in the Chini-Khaneh (or China House), a room originally designed to preserve the Chinaware or porcelain which was dedicated to Shah Abbas by one of the Chinese Emperors to recognize his efforts in making the Silk-Road a safe place. Most of the China were taken by the Russians ...

Chahar Fasl (Four Seasons) Museum
in Araak (Arak) City

Chahar Fasl (Four Seasons) Museum

city: Araak (Arak)

This museum displays features on the anthropological effects of the province. The structure of the museum is very interesting and is a relic of the Qajar era. The adornments of the ... MORE

This museum displays features on the anthropological effects of the province. The structure of the museum is very interesting and is a relic of the Qajar era. The adornments of the said structure is extremely attractive.

Malek Library and Museum
in Tehran City

Malek Library and Museum

city: Tehran

This museum covers an area of 1000 sq. m. and comprises of halls, library, micro-films room, a reading room and computer services center. This library consists of 40,000 books and ... MORE

This museum covers an area of 1000 sq. m. and comprises of halls, library, micro-films room, a reading room and computer services center. This library consists of 40,000 books and its management is governed by Astan-e-Qods Razavi. The Malek Museum is located in the vicinity of Baq-e-Melli and to the ...

Fine Arts (Kakh-e-Siyah) Palace Museum
in Tehran City

Fine Arts (Kakh-e-Siyah) Palace Museum

city: Tehran

Originally this palace was constructed for the court ministry. The facade of this palace is in black marble. In the year 1980, this palace was converted into an art gallery, where ... MORE

Originally this palace was constructed for the court ministry. The facade of this palace is in black marble. In the year 1980, this palace was converted into an art gallery, where paintings of Iranian and foreign artists were put on display. It was inaugurated in 1982. This three storeyed palace displayed ...

Iran Decoration Arts Museum
in Tehran City

Iran Decoration Arts Museum

city: Tehran

The said museum is founded in the year 1959 . This museum is in four storeys exhibiting the following: The ground floor displays a beautiful collection of inlaid and other fine handicrafts. ... MORE

The said museum is founded in the year 1959 . This museum is in four storeys exhibiting the following: The ground floor displays a beautiful collection of inlaid and other fine handicrafts. Articles adorned with inlaid in the form of tables, chairs and show cases can be observed here. The first ...

Falakol Aflak Castle Museum
in Khorramabad (Khorram Abaad) City

Falakol Aflak Castle Museum

city: Khorramabad (Khorram Abaad)

This palace (museum) is one of the historical structures related to the Sassanian era. The said is located on a hill in the midst of the city of Khoram Abad. A section of this palace ... MORE

This palace (museum) is one of the historical structures related to the Sassanian era. The said is located on a hill in the midst of the city of Khoram Abad. A section of this palace was converted into a museum in the years 1976-1977. This museum comprises of two sections named as, an archaeology and ...

Anthropological Museum
in Bandar Abbas City

Anthropological Museum

city: Bandar Abbas

The Anthropological Museum of Bandar Abbas is located in the ancient Hindu temple of this city. Here former remnants of the former civilizations of the coastal and surrounding islands ... MORE

The Anthropological Museum of Bandar Abbas is located in the ancient Hindu temple of this city. Here former remnants of the former civilizations of the coastal and surrounding islands are on display. Besides which relics such as ancient articles that were in use, local apparel and implements utilized ...

Anthrpological Museum (Ganj Ali Khan Bath)
in Kerman City

Anthrpological Museum (Ganj Ali Khan Bath)

city: Kerman

The Ganj Ali Khan Bath is situated to the south of the Ganj Ali Khan Aggregate. The same was constructed in the year 1020 AH., under the orders of Ganj Ali Khan the governor of the ... MORE

The Ganj Ali Khan Bath is situated to the south of the Ganj Ali Khan Aggregate. The same was constructed in the year 1020 AH., under the orders of Ganj Ali Khan the governor of the time. After necessary renovations, this bath was converted into an anthropological museum in the year 1971. Here statues ...

Chehel Sotune Museum
in Isfahan City

Chehel Sotune Museum

city: Isfahan

The Chehel Sotune palace was erected during the reigns of Shah Abbas Safavid I and II in the 11th century AH, in the vast premises and garden. This highly reputed structure comprises ... MORE

The Chehel Sotune palace was erected during the reigns of Shah Abbas Safavid I and II in the 11th century AH, in the vast premises and garden. This highly reputed structure comprises of a hall of mirrors with gilded ceilings, and chambers to the north and south with adornments of mirror and plaster ...

Military Palace Museum
in Tehran City

Military Palace Museum

city: Tehran

This museum exhibits valuable and fabulous paintings and is located in the aggregate of Saâ€™d Abad. MORE

This museum exhibits valuable and fabulous paintings and is located in the aggregate of Saâ€™d Abad.

Ostad Soqti (13th Aban) Museum
in Tehran City

Ostad Soqti (13th Aban) Museum

city: Tehran

This museum was constructed in the year 1946 and at present it belongs to the Red Crescent Society. Soqti created approximately about 6,000 paintings and over a thousand number of ... MORE

This museum was constructed in the year 1946 and at present it belongs to the Red Crescent Society. Soqti created approximately about 6,000 paintings and over a thousand number of gypsum, stone and bronze statues of reputed scientific and literal personalities of Iran and even different kinds of people ...

Other Museums in Tehran
in Tehran City

Other Museums in Tehran

city: Tehran

The following are other museums of the province: Janbazan of the Islamic revolution Museum, Majlis-e-Shorai-e-Islami (Parliament) Museum or Senate Museum, Zoology Museum, Post Museum, ... MORE

The following are other museums of the province: Janbazan of the Islamic revolution Museum, Majlis-e-Shorai-e-Islami (Parliament) Museum or Senate Museum, Zoology Museum, Post Museum, â€˜Aabguinehâ€™ Museum, Behzad Museum, anthropology Museum, the Prof. Hessabi Museum, Saba Museum, Abkar Museum, Coin ...

Reja't Va Ebrat Museum
in Shiraz City

Reja't Va Ebrat Museum

city: Shiraz

This palace is in the aggregate of Saâ€™d Abad and in 1971 was utilized as the residence for the Queen Mother. Valuable Iranian carpets and articles brought from Europe can be noted ... MORE

This palace is in the aggregate of Saâ€™d Abad and in 1971 was utilized as the residence for the Queen Mother. Valuable Iranian carpets and articles brought from Europe can be noted here.

Natural History and Technology Museum
in Shiraz City

Natural History and Technology Museum

city: Shiraz

This museum is a new double storeyed building which consists of two sections. The natural history section was inagurated in 1974 and the technology section was inagurated in 1986. ... MORE

This museum is a new double storeyed building which consists of two sections. The natural history section was inagurated in 1974 and the technology section was inagurated in 1986. by the Shiraz University.

Shohada Museum
in Shiraz City

Shohada Museum

city: Shiraz

The museum building consists of two stories. In ground floor, there is a permenant exhibition museum which consists of paintings and calligraphy of contemporary artists and poets and ... MORE

The museum building consists of two stories. In ground floor, there is a permenant exhibition museum which consists of paintings and calligraphy of contemporary artists and poets and Shohadas. In the first floor there is a temporary exhibition museum which consists of paintings and calligraphy of art ...

Morvarid (Pearl) Museum
in Karaj City

Morvarid (Pearl) Museum

city: Karaj

This museum was formerly the palace of Shams Pahlavi (sister of the Shah) and is located in Mehr Shahr (Karaj). Valuable articles such as furniture, chandeliers, porcelains are exhibited ... MORE

This museum was formerly the palace of Shams Pahlavi (sister of the Shah) and is located in Mehr Shahr (Karaj). Valuable articles such as furniture, chandeliers, porcelains are exhibited here.

Qoran and Nafayes Treasure Museum
in Mashhad City

Qoran and Nafayes Treasure Museum

city: Mashhad

This museum is located in the south east of the sacred Shrine of His Holiness Imam Reza (AS). This museum was inaugurated in the years 1360-1362 AH (1981-1983). This two storeyed structure ... MORE

This museum is located in the south east of the sacred Shrine of His Holiness Imam Reza (AS). This museum was inaugurated in the years 1360-1362 AH (1981-1983). This two storeyed structure was turned into a museum in the year 1985. Each storey of this museum has an area of 400 sq. m. which is fully ...

Abadan Museum
in Abadan City

Abadan Museum

city: Abadan

The said museum is located in Ahmad Abad Avenue of Abadan. It is a single storeyed building with a dome similar to that of the Danial-e-Nabi Mausoleum. This museum was inaugurated ... MORE

The said museum is located in Ahmad Abad Avenue of Abadan. It is a single storeyed building with a dome similar to that of the Danial-e-Nabi Mausoleum. This museum was inaugurated in 1959 and was prone to damage during the imposed Iran - Iraq war. Its relics are being housed in a safe place for the ...

Mian Poshteh Palace Museum (Navy Exhibition)
in Bandar Anzali City

Mian Poshteh Palace Museum (Navy Exhibition)

city: Bandar Anzali

The historical structure of Mian Poshteh is located in one of the most beautiful locality of Bandar Anzali. In the year 1924, this palace was reclaimed by Reza Shah from its owner ... MORE

The historical structure of Mian Poshteh is located in one of the most beautiful locality of Bandar Anzali. In the year 1924, this palace was reclaimed by Reza Shah from its owner who was a Russian merchant. In 1977, this museum was inaugurated as the Navy museum. In this double storeyed structure, ...

Bushehr Museum, Delvar
in Bushehr City

Bushehr Museum, Delvar

city: Bushehr

This museum has a collection of exhibits and is also the museum of Anthropology. This museum is in the historic mansion of Rais Ali Delvari. MORE

This museum has a collection of exhibits and is also the museum of Anthropology. This museum is in the historic mansion of Rais Ali Delvari.

Gorgan Museum
in Gorgan City

Gorgan Museum

city: Gorgan

This museum is situated in center of the city and on the west side of Imamzadeh Abdollah. It was completed in 1976 and has two floors and a basement. Objects and Anthropology views ... MORE

This museum is situated in center of the city and on the west side of Imamzadeh Abdollah. It was completed in 1976 and has two floors and a basement. Objects and Anthropology views are exhibited in the basement. Ancient objects from Toorang Tappeh, Noor (Behshahr) and Gorgan are on display on the second ...

Maraqeh Museum
in Maraqeh (Maragheh) City

Maraqeh Museum

city: Maraqeh (Maragheh)

This museum is in the vicinity of The Cultural Heritage Directorate and the mausoleum of Ohadi Maraqehei in the city of Maraqeh. This museum houses thousands of valuable hand written ... MORE

This museum is in the vicinity of The Cultural Heritage Directorate and the mausoleum of Ohadi Maraqehei in the city of Maraqeh. This museum houses thousands of valuable hand written books, antiques specially pieces relative to the Ilkhanan era (Mongols). In the area surround the mausoleum of Ohadi ...

Miandoab Museum
in Miandoab City

Miandoab Museum

city: Miandoab

This museum was inaugurated in the year 1968 and has brought about a wide collection of relics from the past. Articles such as bronze and other metals related to the pre-historic ages, ... MORE

This museum was inaugurated in the year 1968 and has brought about a wide collection of relics from the past. Articles such as bronze and other metals related to the pre-historic ages, earthenware of the Islamic period, a collection of coins etc., a section related to anthropology, and a variety of ...

Natural History Musem
in Urmia City

Natural History Musem

city: Urmia

The province of West Azarbayjan has two Natural History Museums. One in the University of Orumieh and the other in the Environmental Directorate (regional office of the Department ... MORE

The province of West Azarbayjan has two Natural History Museums. One in the University of Orumieh and the other in the Environmental Directorate (regional office of the Department of The Environment). Exhibits of different animals, mammals, birds, reptiles, wildlife species and a variety of insects ...

Wildlife Museum
in Tabriz City

Wildlife Museum

city: Tabriz

This museum displays a variety of taxidermy specimens of animals and species found in the province of Azarbayjan. MORE

This museum displays a variety of taxidermy specimens of animals and species found in the province of Azarbayjan.

Natural History Museum
in City

Natural History Museum

This museum is located in the Agricultural Faculty of Bu Ali University (Hamadan). The same was inaugurated in the year 1972. The museum has been erected in an area covering 1,800 ... MORE

This museum is located in the Agricultural Faculty of Bu Ali University (Hamadan). The same was inaugurated in the year 1972. The museum has been erected in an area covering 1,800 sq.m. and with three exhibition halls. Each of these deal with a group of displays such as mammals, water species, reptiles ...

Taj Historical House
in Kashan City

Taj Historical House

city: Kashan

The Taj Historical House, now serving as the Artists House, has a cultural purpose and offers a vast open space of 700 square meters and a superstructure spanning 800 square meters. ... MORE

The Taj Historical House in Kashan, also known as the Artists House, is a two-century-old sunken garden building dating back to the Qajar period. With its valuable native architecture, this three-story house exemplifies the noble houses of the public in Kashan.

Natural Science Museum of Yazd
in Yazd City

Natural Science Museum of Yazd

city: Yazd

A literate group in Yazd attempted to find Natural Science Museum of Yazd in a period of two years. It has been erected in a part of the Iran Shahr High School of Yazd with a 1,000 ... MORE

A literate group in Yazd attempted to find Natural Science Museum of Yazd in a period of two years. It has been erected in a part of the Iran Shahr High School of Yazd with a 1,000 square meters hall. The following are on display here, subjects such as botany, geology, zoology, human and animal anatomy ...

Kandolos Museum and Culture House
in Noor City

Kandolos Museum and Culture House

city: Noor

The village of Kandolos, today called Mikhsar, nestles in the green slopes of the Alborz Mountain Ranges in the Kujur region of Mazandaran. The Cultural House of Kandolos is located ... MORE

The village of Kandolos, today called Mikhsar, nestles in the green slopes of the Alborz Mountain Ranges in the Kujur region of Mazandaran. The Cultural House of Kandolos is located on the hill overlooking the village of Kandolos. The construction of this structure began in 1981, and was completed in ...

Shahrood Museum (Baladieh)
in Shahrood City

Shahrood Museum (Baladieh)

city: Shahrood

This museum is located to the north of the Municipality building and the Governor's Office of Shahrood. The museum is a two storeyed building, architectured to the style of the late ... MORE

This museum is located to the north of the Municipality building and the Governor's Office of Shahrood. The museum is a two storeyed building, architectured to the style of the late Qajar and early Pahlavi reigns. The building covers 306 m. under foundation area. The museum comprises of two sections, ...

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