City: Iran
The 10 Best Museums in Iran, Iran
Iran (Persian: ایران Irān [ʔiːˈɾɒːn] ( listen)), also known as Persia (/ˈpɜːrʒə/), officially the Islamic Republic of Iran (Persian: جمهوری اسلامی ایران Jomhuri-ye Eslāmi-ye Irān ( listen)), is a sovereign state in Western Asia. With over 81 million inhabitants, Iran is the world's 18th-most-populous country. Comprising a land area of 1,648,195 km (636,372 sq mi), it is the second-largest country in the Middle East and the 17th-largest in the world. Iran is bordered to the northwest by Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan, to the north by the Caspian Sea, to the northeast by Turkmenistan, to the east by Afghanistan and Pakistan, to the south by the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, and to the west by Turkey and Iraq. The country's central location in Eurasia and Western Asia, and its proximity to the Strait of Hormuz, give it geostrategic importance. Tehran is the country's capital and largest city, as well as its leading economic and cultural center.
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1. Puppet & Toy Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 65 reviews
A museum and a traditional guesthouse all in one Qajar era building in Kashan historical houses district. When you set your foot in the upper floor yard, you can find seven rooms around yourself. You just need to stay a night to experience a whole different world of puppets, dolls and toys...It flies your imagination into your childhood and you can feel the rare joy of games and plays.. The guesthouse includes: -5 private rooms (2 with private bathrooms) -2 dorms (mixed and female) -Breakfast -Traditional Lounge in the yard During your stay in the Puppet and Toy Museum Guesthouse, you can participate in our cultural and folkloric events such as: -Plays: Iran Traditional Puppet Show, Ritual Dolls Ceremonies Performance, Iran Traditional Music, Iran Folkloric Performances and etc. -Workshops of Toys and Dolls making, Traditional Games and etc. -Open Talks about Puppets, Dolls, Toys, Folklore, Childhood and etc. “Puppets, Dolls, Toys and us are looking forward to see you really soon”
Reviewed By samjourneys - Tehran, Iran
An old house that can find lots of dolls and toys for your childhood along with their history and stories. and if you would like you can stay in its accommodation part. The building and most of its puppets and toys are related to the Qajar era. and there is a wonderful storyteller that there you can listen to her and found a lot of amazing stories about them (I'm not about English version).
2. Isfahan Music Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 678 reviews
Reviewed By MG-Mariet - Maastricht, The Netherlands
After a very interesting music performance, the tombak player gave us a tour of the museum with much love and enthousiasm for the instruments and traditional music. If you like music even just a little, please do visit this museum when you are in Isfahan, and you will enjoy and discover your own passion for music!
3. Isfahan Seashell Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 196 reviews
Reviewed By Zoritaa1990
This great museum located near the river has phenomenal sea creatures and shells, and of course some reasonable prices to shop souvenir for your loved ones. Don't miss this gorgeous place.
4. Steve House
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
This place is only and first permanent exhibition of Steve McCurry in world. Hossein Farmani, Founder of Lucie Awards, IPA, MIFA with Hassan and Hossein Rowshanbakht (architect and photographer - twins brothers) renovated this old house.
Reviewed By ZuzAnnaHanan
Great new modern gallery! It's been a suprising exposition in this town. Bravo :) Must visit in Kashan!
5. The National Jewelry Treasury
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,556 reviews
A 200-year-old precious stone-encrusted throne, jewels from all over the world, a gem-studded 1869 globe, the world’s largest pink diamond and other mind-boggling pieces make up the unusual collection at this historic museum.
Reviewed By Miko_U_1963 - Hohenwart, Germany
After an intensive security check, I had the chance to enjoy an English-speaking tour guide who explained the jewelry in about 45 minutes. It is a miracle how many remarkable and high-value exhibits can be found and admired, not only the Peacock Throne. Be there on time!
6. Golestan Palace
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,968 reviews
Reviewed By alibashiri - Tehran, Iran
Golestan palace is one of the most historic monuments which is located in the bazaar district of tehran with more than 450 years of antiquity. construction of the palace returns to safavi empire era and shah abbas safavi. Golestan means a big flower garden which is because of the palace’s beautiful garden. Golestan palace entered the list of unesco world heritage list in 2007 which shows the value of the monument. If you travel to Iran, you must visit Iranian palaces for sure. Iran has so many luxurious and historic palaces because of its long history of empires running it. Golestan is one of the most beautiful ones. There are many buildings in the palace that are must-see ones such as: shams al emarat, mirror hall, marble eivan, diamond hall, brilliant hall, salam hall and so many other ones. If i want to suggest you one must- visit hall, i will suggest mirror hall and brilliant hall, these are my favorite ones. Golestan palace is a must-see place in Tehran so don’t lose it when traveling to Iran. Have a good and unforgettable trip to Iran.
7. Vank Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 865 reviews
Reviewed By DubaiYogini - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The Armenian Quarter is simply stunning! The Vank Cathedral surprisingly has so many valuable artifacts. By the time we got here I was so tired of staring at art on ceilings I was just too exhausted to take in more incredible history lessions so perhaps keep a day for Armenian Quarter. Visit the Music Museum (trust me its more interesting than it sounds) and then eat, eat ,eat. Walk around and check out the charming restaurants and then perhaps go for dessert elsewhere because there are too many spots to choose from. The Vank Cathedral architecture indicates co-existance thousands of yrs back as u see the Islamic dome and the Christian pointed arch.
8. Cinema Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 114 reviews
Reviewed By 896samang - Vienna, Austria
To me Iranian cinema alongside French cinema really showcases the best stories in film. The museum gives a great glimpse of the history of Iranian Cinema. Also you get to see an Arriflex 35mm as well as a cinetic analog editing table from back in the days.
9. Reza Abbasi Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 120 reviews
Reviewed By persianplazahotel - Iran, null
It is located in Seyed Khandan, Shariati St. One of the must see places in Tehran for museum lovers. You can see a great collection of objects of Persian art in the museum. It"
