Museums

If you've ever looked up at the night sky and marveled at the vast expanse of the cosmos, the Zafaraniyeh Observatory in Tehran is a place that you must visit. An ideal hub for astronomy enthusiasts, the observatory acts as a catalyst,…

Artak Manookian Armenian Museum, an introduction.In 2017, the esteemed Artak Manookian, the Armenian Bishop of Tehran for 40 years, made a pivotal decision to transform a section of the Holy Mary Church into a museum. This…

Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of Iran by visiting the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art. A majestic beacon of Iran's thriving art scene, this museum hosts a collection that bridges the gap between Western…

About the Museum The Holy Defense Museum in Tehran is a museum dedicated to the Iran–Iraq War (1980–1988). It is located in the Abbas Abad District of Tehran and is open to the public from Saturday to Thursday from 9:00am to 5:00pm, and on…

Tehran is home to many luxurious villas and high-rise residential buildings, but some of the city's most impressive mansions are those that have stood the test of time.These houses transport visitors back in time, allowing them to…

All the art pieces belong to renowned Iranian artists and painters of the last two centuries

Tehran's Largest Bathhouse The Navab bath house located in central Tehran dates back to the Qajar era. The bathhouse has been registered on the list of Iranian National Works in 2006.This historical bath is the Tehran…

Farzaneh Ceramic Museum is a new private museum dedicated to ceramic art and pottery that was opened in northern Tehran in 2020.

In the western downtown area of Iran’s capital Tehran, there is situated an old villa and grounds that is now one of the city’s best collections of taxidermized animals.It is not only padded animals that may grab your attention. Over…

International Dolls Museum The Iranian capital is known to have many museums that represent the variety and the rich history of Iranian civilization. But besides some of the world-renown museums, there are others like the International…