The 10 Best Museums You Should Visit in Iran
Iran is a country with a rich culture and history, and cities like Shiraz and Esfahan give visitors first-hand accounts. Museums can also enrich these experiences, and although some of the best are located in Tehran, known as the City of Museums, various museums in other cities offer a wealth of information as well. Here we list some of the Iran’s best.
1. Yazd Water Museum
Museum
2. The National Jewelry Treasury
Museum
3. Glass and Ceramics Museum
Building, Museum
4. Sa’ad Abad Museum Complex
Museum
The luxurious residence of the former shahs of Iran is not to be missed. The Sa’ad Abad Museum sits in a lush, 100-hectare green space in northern Tehran. Among the highlights are the White Palace, the largest of the buildings constructed in the 1930s, and the Green Palace, which is covered in rare green stones from Zanjan Province and houses a 70-square meter rug. Aside from the numerous other museums in this complex, it’s an ideal spot for a nice stroll, and given its proximity to Darband, a satisfying lunch or afternoon tea in this quiet village is in order.
Cultural Historical Complex of Saadabad, Shahid Kamal Taheri St., Shahid Fallahi St. (Zaferanieh), Valiasr St., Tehran, +98 21 2275 2031-9
5. Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art
Building, Museum, Park
6. Golestan Palace
Bazaar, Museum
7. Pars Museum
Museum
8. Isfahan Music Museum
Museum
9. Holy Defense Museum
Museum
10. Reza Abbasi Museum
Museum
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