Museums in Tehran

Museums of Tehran

From the Crown Jewels to Persian carpets and Safavid art, Tehran's museums hold some of the Middle East's richest collections.

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Iran National Museum

The National Garden or Ministry of Foreign Affairs Gate is a historical and governmental compound in Tehran, Iran.

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The Treasury of National Jewels

Housed within the Central Bank, this museum displays the historic Iranian Crown Jewels, featuring elaborate crowns, dozens of tiaras, and numerous aigrettes.

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Carpet Museum of Iran

Located beside Laleh Park and founded in 1976, this museum exhibits an extensive variety of Persian carpets gathered from across the country.

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Reza Abbasi

The Reza Abbasi Museum is a museum in Tehran, Iran. It is located in Seyed Khandan.

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Cinema Museum of Iran

Located in Bagh-e Ferdows, this museum traces the history and heritage of Iranian cinema through curated exhibits.

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