10 Specialty Museums in Iran That You Shouldn't Miss

February 18, 2022 Claudia Navarrete

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

43, Allameh Alley in front of Tabatabaei House, Kashan 87134 Iran +98 31 5522 5134 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/pages/Puppet-and-Toy-Museum-of-Iran-%D9%85%D9%88%D8%B2%D9%87-%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%A8-%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%B2%DB%8C-%D9%88-%D8%B9%D8%B1%D9%88%D8%B3%DA%A9-%D9%87%D8%A7%DB%8C-%D8%AE%DB%8C%D9%85%D9%87-%D8%B4%D8%A8-%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%B2
Excellent
83%
Good
12%
Satisfactory
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5.0 based on 65 reviews

Puppet & Toy Museum

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

No74, Mehrdad St, Isfahan 8173886161 Iran +98 31 3625 6912 http://www.isfahanmusicmuseum.com/
Excellent
89%
Good
9%
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1%
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5.0 based on 678 reviews

Isfahan Music Museum

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

Nazhvan Park Southern Rd, Isfahan 81464 Iran +98 31 3663 4310
Excellent
94%
Good
6%
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1%
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5.0 based on 196 reviews

Isfahan Seashell Museum

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. The National Jewelry Treasury

Ferdowsi Avenue Central Bank of I.R. Iran, Tehran 11369 Iran +98 912 843 7139 http://www.cbi.ir/page/1475.aspx
Excellent
72%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
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4.5 based on 1,556 reviews

The National Jewelry Treasury

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!

5. Vank Cathedral

Vank Church Alley Jolfa District, Isfahan 97953-81738 Iran 2-6243471 313 98 http://www.vank.ir/
Excellent
55%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
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4.5 based on 865 reviews

Vank Cathedral

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.

6. Cinema Museum

Vali Asr Ave, Tehran 11369 Iran +98 912 843 7139 http://cinemamuseum.ir/en/
Excellent
46%
Good
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Satisfactory
15%
Poor
2%
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4.5 based on 114 reviews

Cinema Museum

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.

7. Reza Abbasi Museum

972 Shariati Street, Tehran 11369 Iran (21) 863003 http://www.rezaabbasimuseum.ir/
Excellent
63%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
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4.5 based on 120 reviews

Reza Abbasi Museum

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"

8. Abbasian House

Soltan Amir Ahmad District, Alavi Street, Kashan 87134 Iran +98 910 444 0000
Excellent
48%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
2%
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4.5 based on 239 reviews

Abbasian House

9. Afif-Abad Garden

Afif Abad, Shiraz 71364 Iran +98 912 843 7139 http://soranjourneyiran.com/
Excellent
60%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
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4.5 based on 104 reviews

Afif-Abad Garden

Reviewed By BRaissiyan - Tehran, Iran

It's a very big garden, with famous pattern of well known Persian gardens, some of which are registered as world heritage site. There is a beautiful building at the Centre of the garden lavishly decorated with delicate iranian Artistic architectural features. The building once used to be a villa for royal family, now converted to a military museum. If you are interested in rifles and guns and military history never never miss this museum. To me, It's significance is because you can see the temporary history of Iran. But you have to be familiar with guns to enjoy the museum because the information and guides are relatively poor. There is also a small but cozy tea house.

10. Glassware and Ceramic Museum of Iran

No. 75, 30 Tir St Jomhoori Ave, Tehran 11369 Iran +98 912 843 7139 [email protected] http://www.glasswaremuseum.ir/information.htm
Excellent
53%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 290 reviews

Glassware and Ceramic Museum of Iran

Reviewed By chantassociation - Tehran, Iran

you can see many colorful glass and some valuable works . its a beautiful house for Qajar era . walk in nice garden.

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