10 Specialty Museums in Tehran Province That You Shouldn't Miss

April 10, 2022 Almeta Stockton

Discover the best top things to do in Tehran Province, Iran including Omidvar Brothers Museum, Museum of the Royal albums and documents of Sa'dabad, Bank Sepah Museum, The National Jewelry Treasury, Cinema Museum, Reza Abbasi Museum, Glassware and Ceramic Museum of Iran, Sadabaad Palace, Moghadam Museum, Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art.
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1. Omidvar Brothers Museum

Taheri St Saad abad Palace, Tehran 11369 Iran +98 21 2282 0319 http://www.omidvar-brothers.com/En/dastavard.aspx?type=mu
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5.0 based on 7 reviews

Omidvar Brothers Museum

Reviewed By taraneh89 - Tehran, Iran

I really love this museum, it is a collection of things Omidvar brothers brought home from their travels all around the world. you can see the show cases divided by region. the most interesting thing is that there is a chance to meet Eesa Omidvar (one of the brothers) every first Sunday of the month (of Persian calendar).

2. Museum of the Royal albums and documents of Sa'dabad

Tehari St Zaferaniye, Tehran 11369 Iran +98 21 2794 0271 http://www.sadmu.ir/detail/2960
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Museum of the Royal albums and documents of Sa'dabad

Reviewed By Iranviva - Tehran, Iran

About two hundred years ago, the name of Sa’dabad was not known by the Iranians and the people who traveled to Tehran, but this name is now very popular and this global reputation is due to what has happened in this region in the last two centuries. The name of this region became popular for the first time when Nasereddin Shah chose to build his royal palace in this village. Sa’dabad is located in north of Tehran, on the slopes of the Alborz mountains and in the foothills of Tochal. This area is surrounded by the Alborz mountains, Golabdareh region, Tajrish and Velenjak. Iranviva team has provided some articles for the people interested in traveling to Iran. In these articles we introduce you the historical, cultural and recreational sites in Iran. In this regard, we will now have a brief stroll to Sa’dabad complex. A Brief History of Sa’dabad Complex Sa’dabad was the kings’ summer residence during the Qajar period, but at the beginning of the Pahlavi era, the area was particularly appreciated. After the attempted coup in 1920, when Reza Shah took over, the small gardens of this region were merged and this area was used as Reza Khan’s residence. It is mentioned in Haj Aqa Reza Rafi’s diary, a diplomat and one of the Pahlavi attendants, that he has purchased eight thousand square meters of current Sa’dabad palace from Abu al-Fath, the Major Commander, for four hundred thousand tomans, to construct Reza Khan’s residence. The Sa’dabad complex has been developed gradually by purchasing adjacent gardens and it is now a 110-hectare complex. During the first Pahlavi period, the water of Darband River was used in Sa’dabad Palace, but after the expansion of the complex, twelve new subterranean canals were established in this complex. Sa’dabad is famous for its palaces. Today, most of these palaces are used as museums. Sa’dabad palaces are as follows: Ahmad Shahi Palace (under restoration) Shahvand Palace (The current Green Palace Museum, the first Pahlavi’s summer residence) White Palace (Mellat Palace Museum, the second Pahlavi’s summer residence) Special Palace (former Natural History Museum, currently used by the Presidential Administration) Asvad (Black) Palace (Modern Art Museum) Shams Palace (Royal Costume Museum) Ashraf Palace (Royal Dishes Museum) Gholam Reza Palace (Royal Weapons Museum) Mother Queen’s Palace (currently used by the Presidential Administration) Ahmad Reza Palace (currently used by the Presidential Administration) Abdolreza Building (Sa’dabad Administrative Affairs) Bahman Pahlavi (Gholam Reza’s son) Palace (Management Office) Shahram (Ashraf’s son) Palace (Military Museum) Farideh Diba Palace (currently used by the Presidential Administration) Reza Pahlavi (crown prince) Old palace (Behzad Museum) Reza Pahlavi (crown prince) new palace (former Dafineh Museum, currently used by the Presidential Administration) Farahnaz and Alireza (Mohammad Reza Shah’s children) Palace, (Mire’mad Calligraphy Museum) Leila Palace

3. Bank Sepah Museum

Khomeyni St, Khomeyni Sq Side of Sepah Bank Branch, Tehran 11369 Iran +98 21 6674 8060 http://www.banksepah.ir/Default-185.aspx
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Bank Sepah Museum

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
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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. Cinema Museum

Vali Asr Ave, Tehran 11369 Iran +98 912 843 7139 http://cinemamuseum.ir/en/
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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.

6. Reza Abbasi Museum

972 Shariati Street, Tehran 11369 Iran (21) 863003 http://www.rezaabbasimuseum.ir/
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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"

7. 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
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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.

8. Sadabaad Palace

Shahid Fallahi (Zaferanieh), Tehran 11369 Iran +98 912 334 6008 http://soranjourneyiran.com/
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4.5 based on 535 reviews

Sadabaad Palace

Reviewed By samjourneys - Tehran, Iran

The historical and cultural complex of Sa’dabad is a collection of mansions and palaces which is located in refreshing and good weather foothills of Mount Tochal and the lush and green valley of Darband in Tajrish distinct, North of Tehran. It is a 300-hectare complex built by the Qajar and Pahlavi monarchs and includes more than 180 hectares of natural forest, streets, qanats, galleries, mansions/ palaces, and museums. Among 18 palaces Ahmad Shahi's Palace is the oldest one, but it's not available to visit now. Green Palace (Palace of Reza Shah Pahlavi) is one of the most beautiful buildings in the garden which is constructed on a hill in the north-west of Sa’dabad complex. you should get a separate ticket for visiting each palace

9. Moghadam Museum

After Sheikh Hadi, Next to Mellat Bank, Tehran 11369 Iran 66463144 http://museums.ut.ac.ir/mm/default-87.htm
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4.5 based on 128 reviews

Moghadam Museum

Reviewed By SaraNaeini - Iran, null

If you like history it's a great place.You should visit this beautiful house with so much treasure inside.

10. Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art

N Kargar St, Tehran, Iran, Tehran 11369 Iran +98 912 843 7139 http://malket.com
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4.5 based on 198 reviews

Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art

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