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Iran is the cradle of world history and civilization. Probably, this sentence has become too clichéd and repetitive. But clichéd sentences are not necessarily far from reality. The fact is that Iran is a paradise for historians and history lovers. This fact has caused the creation of many museums in our country. Are you familiar with the best museums in Iran?

Tehran; The city of museums

There is no doubt that many of the best museums in Iran are located in Tehran. If you are a museum lover and watch history and art, you should definitely put Tehran's museums on your list. In the following, the best museums of Tehran will be briefly introduced:

1. National Museum

The National Museum of Iran is considered the most important museum of the country. This museum is very important both in terms of its age and in terms of the objects kept in it. More than 103 years have passed since the first time that a museum named National Museum was officially established in Iran. Of course, the National Museum has undergone many changes during its one-century history, and it no longer resembles the museum that was established a century ago.

This museum is located in an area of 18 thousand square meters and the current building of the museum was built in 1316 by Andre Godard. The National Museum of Iran consists of two main parts; Museum of Ancient Iran and Museum of Archeology and Islamic Art. It is interesting to know that in the Museum of Ancient Iran, works dating from one million to 12,000 years ago are kept. Some of the objects in the Museum of Ancient Iran date back to the Paleolithic period.

The Museum of Archeology and Islamic Art was built in 1376 in a building inspired by the design of the Sassanid Palace of Bishabur. Many historical treasures of Islamic art from the post-Islamic kingdom periods in Iran are located in this museum.

Address: Imam Khomeini Street, the beginning of City Tire Street, Professor Rollen Street, number one.

Visiting hours: in spring and summer from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and in autumn and winter from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Entrance ticket to the museum: 10,000 Tomans for Iranian visitors and 100,000 Tomans for foreign visitors.

2. Golestan Palace Museum

The most famous royal palace of Iran is Golestan Palace. The main reason for this fame is the use of this complex by many Iranian kings as the center of the monarchy. Sultan Palace dates back to the Safavid period of Shah Abbas. Of course, there is nothing left of the main building of Golestan Palace, which was used in the Safavid period, and the buildings of this complex date back to the period of Karim Khan Zand.

Golestan Palace became more important after Tehran was chosen as the capital of Iran, and it was considered as the center of governance until the end of the Qajar period. You can see all the objects that existed in this palace during the Qajar period in the Golestan collection. An important part of the important events that happened in the history of Iran took place in Golestan Palace. Apart from the historical importance, this collection has displayed the most unique Iranian arts.

There are 13 buildings in the Golestan complex, which are: Shams-ul-Amara, Hall of Salam, Hall of Mirrors, Iwan Takht Marmar, Takht Marmar, Hozkhaneh, Abiz Palace, Khlot Karimkhani, Badgir Mansion, Ivory Hall, Almas Hall, Berlian Hall and Bozkhaneh of Badgir Mansion.

Address: 15 Khordad Street, Arg Square

Visiting hours of the museum: in the first six months of the year between 9:30 AM and 6:30 PM

Entrance fee to the museum: entrance to Golestan Palace is 5,000 Tomans for each internal visitor, the main palace is 13,000 Tomans and each collection is 4,000 Tomans. For foreign visitors, the entrance fee is 50,000 tomans, each section is 30,000 tomans and the main palace is 110,000 tomans.

3. Saadabad Palace Museum

It is impossible to talk about Golestan Palace Museum and not mention Saad Abad Palace as one of the best museums in Iran. Saad Abad Palace was actually the summer residence of the Qajar kings, when the first Pahlavi came to power, many buildings were built around it, and during the second Pahlavi, it was officially chosen as the king's residence.

There are various buildings in Saad Abad Palace, each of which has exposed many treasures of history and contemporary art to the public. Saad Abad Palace has a total of 15 independent buildings, and today each of these buildings has become a museum in the Palace Museum complex.

Visiting hours of the Saadabad Palace Museum: the first half of the year from 9:00 to 18:45, the second half of the year from 09:00 to 17:00

Ticket price: entrance is 5000 tomans for Iranians and 50000 tomans for foreign visitors. To visit each collection, you have to pay 4000 tomans, which is 30000 tomans for foreign visitors.

4. Jewelry Museum

Jewelry is one of those things that attract everyone to them. The combination of art, industry and nature is an attractive combination that few people can resist. Since we Iranians have a strange interest in jewelry and this interest was also seen in the royal family, a rich and attractive treasure of jewelry has been provided to the central bank. These treasures, known as National Jewels, are on display during limited hours of the day, and if you hurry, you can have a chance to see this magnificent collection.

It is interesting to know that until today none of the experts and researchers have been able to estimate the real value of the central bank's treasury jewels. The most famous member of this fascinating treasure is the pink diamond of the Sea of Light.

Address of the Jewelry Museum: Imam Khomeini Square, Ferdowsi Street, before Istanbul Crossroads, Central Bank, Lower Floor

Visiting days: Saturday to Tuesday. 14:00 to 17:00

Entrance fee: 6000 Tomans for domestic visitors and 30000 Tomans for foreign visitors.

5. Museum of Contemporary Art

The most important art museum of Iran, Moa Art Museum

It is Sir, which was opened in 1356. It is said that this museum is one of the best collections in the world in the field of modern arts. You can see the works of many world-famous artists, including Picasso, Gauguin and Renoir, at the Museum of Contemporary Art.

Of course, this museum also houses a collection of Iranian artists. It is said that the financial value of the works in the Museum of Contemporary Art reaches five to ten billion dollars.

Address: The Museum of Contemporary Arts is located on the north side of Laleh Park, located on North Kargar Street.

Visiting hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day

Museum of Contemporary Art ticket price: 5000 Tomans for each Iranian and 15000 Tomans for non-Iranian visitors.

6. the museum of The Holy Defence

Museums are not always what we imagine. Sometimes museums narrate a form of event for visitors that are among the shared memories of several generations. One of these museums is the garden of the Holy Defense Museum, which was built in Razi Abbasabad.

The Holy Defense Museum contains every famous and important element that existed in the eight-year war between Iran and Iraq. This museum is made up of different parts, except for the butterfly hall, the rest of the parts are mostly narrative. One of the interesting parts of the Holy Defense Museum is the reconstruction of parts of Khorramshahr, including the Grand Mosque.

The address of the garden of the Holy Defense Museum: Vanak Square, Shahid Haqqani Highway, at the end of Saro St., in front of Taleghani Park.

Visiting hours: every day from 9.30 to 17.00, Fridays from 11.00 to 17.00

The ticket price of the garden of the Holy Defense Museum: Iranian visitors 12,000 Tomans and non-Iranian visitors 25,000 Tomans.

Other important museums in other parts of Iran

Of course, Iran's important museums are not limited to Tehran. In many cities of Iran, there are museums that display an important part of Iran's history, art and culture. In the following, I will introduce some of the best museums in Iran in the cities.

7. Astan Qods Razavi Museum

Astan Quds Razavi Museum, which is located in the city of Mashhad and is located next to the court of Imam Reza (peace be upon him), is considered one of the best museums in Iran. The objects stored in Astan Qods Razavi Museum have a unique place in Iranian culture, both in terms of material value and spiritual value.

Astan Quds museums were opened in 1324. Many of the objects in the museum are gifts that the owners and collectors have donated to the Motahar Razavi shrine collection. The interesting collections in the museums of Astan Quds include the treasures of coins and bills, the treasures of shells and sea snails, the treasure of weapons, the museum of clocks and astronomy, and the treasure of medals. This museum also has a large section called the Carpet Museum. A part of the museum is dedicated to works donated by Professor Farshchian.

Address of Astan Quds Razavi Museum: Mashhad, Imam Reza Court, Kausar Court

Visiting hours of the museum: the first half of the year 8 am to 8:45 pm and the second half of the year 8 am to 5:45 pm

Ticket price: 5000 Tomans

8. Pars Shiraz Museum

One cannot talk about Shiraz and ignore the Zand period. Even when we talk about the museum. Pars Shiraz Museum, which was built near the tomb of Karim Khan Zand, is one of the oldest and most important museums in Iran. This museum was built in 1315 and contains many works from the period before and after Islam.

The architecture of Pars Museum is also interesting along with the valuable works kept there. The octagonal building of the museum next to the Kolah Ferangi building, which is designed with authentic Iranian carvings, dazzles the eyes of every viewer. I recommend that if you travel to Shiraz, don't miss visiting this museum.

Address of Pars Museum: Shiraz, Karim Khanzand Boulevard, above Taleghani Street

Visiting hours of Pars Museum: 8 am to 8 pm

Pars Museum ticket price: 4000 tomans for Iranian visitors and 30000 tomans for foreign visitors.

Also read: Happy Shiraz and its many souvenirs

9. Yazd Water Museum

The provinces of the central plateau of Iran have been facing water shortages for a long time, and water, as one of the most strategic natural materials, played an important role in power equations. The fair distribution of water, things related to the water supply and irrigation system should have been so advanced that it gave the governors of desert cities the ability to manage water.

Any information you would like to know about the ancients' treatment of water and its management is available at the Yazd Water Museum. An attractive museum that is considered a valuable cultural heritage. The interesting thing about this museum is its location in a historical house with a unique architecture. In fact, by watching the Yazd Water Museum, you will notice two things in one go. So if you come to Yazd, don't miss visiting the Water Museum.

Address of Yazd Water Museum: Yazd, north side of Amirchakhmaq Square, Qiyam St

Visiting hours of Yazd Water Museum: 8:00-14:30-15:00-19:00

Entrance ticket: 3000 Tomans

10. Isfahan Music Museum

One of the best private museums in Iran is the Isfahan Music Museum, which was established in 2014 with the efforts of two musicians named Mehrdad Jihouni and Shahriar Shokrani. In this unique Iranian museum, more than 300 musical instruments are displayed and the way of use and sound are shown to the visitors. If you're a music lover like me, and hearing live music excites you, a visit to this worthwhile collection will set you straight. So remember to add the Isfahan Music Museum to the list of attractions in this beautiful city.

Address of Isfahan Music Museum: No. 74, Shahid Qandi St., Tawheed Midani St., Isfahan

Visiting hours of Isfahan Music Museum: 9 am to 9 pm

Isfahan Music Museum ticket price: 15,000 tomans for domestic visitors and 75,000 tomans for foreign visitors.

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