Museums in Iran, Islamic Republic of
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Khesht art gallery
دهستان زرین دشت, Būshehr
Tucked away on a sun-drenched street in the historic port of Bushehr, the Khesht Art Gallery feels like a quiet discover...

Amirkabir Historical House
, Markazī
Tucked away in Hezaveh, the Amirkabir Historical House feels less like a formal museum and more like stepping directly i...

ChoghaZanbil Ziggurat
, Khūzestān
Believe it or not, this sprawling complex was once considered a 'stairway to heaven'. Rising from the sun-baked plains o...

Golestan Palace
شهر تهران, Markazī
Honestly, the first thing that hits you about Golestan Palace isn't just its beauty, but the sheer density of it—every s...

Taq-e Bostan
, Kermānshāh
Let's be clear, Taq-e Bostan isn't your typical museum with quiet halls and glass cases. This is an open-air gallery whe...

Sarmasjed Fire Temple
, Khūzestān
Let me tell you, the Sarmasjed Fire Temple isn't your typical museum; it's an ancient Zoroastrian site perched dramatica...

Qajar Museum- House of AmirNezam Garrousi
شهر تبریز, Āzarbāyjān-e Sharqī
Tucked away in the historic Sheshgelan district of Tabriz, the Qajar Museum isn't just a display of artifacts—it's an im...

Chehel Sotun Palace
دهستان میرده, Qazvīn
People flock to Chehel Sotun Palace not just for the history, but for that magical feeling of stepping into a Persian mi...

Bandar-e Anzali Museum Palace
, Gīlān
Tucked away in the lush greenery of Bandar Anzali, this charming little palace feels more like a secret garden retreat t...

Pahne historical bath
, Semnān
Would you believe this museum was a fully-functioning public bath for nearly 600 years before it became a museum? Steppi...

Chehelsotoon Museum
, Qazvīn
I had to double-check the name when I arrived, because Chehelsotoon, which means 'Forty Columns,' actually has just twen...

Iran's National Tea Museum
شهر لاهیجان, Gīlān
Up in the misty hills of Lahijan, where the air smells of damp earth and tea leaves, you'll find a piece of our history ...

Abadan Gasoline House Museum
, Khūzestān
You won't find another museum quite like the Abadan Gasoline House Museum; it's a place where the very history of Iran's...