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# Museums in Tehran

## Quick answer

National Museum of Iran is the museum to see in Tehran. World Museum Guide covers 1 museum in Tehran, Iran, with verified admission prices, opening hours and how long to allow for each. Check each guide for prices and free days.

Visitor information last reviewed 30 June 2026. Check the official museum site for current details.

## Visitor guide

### [National Museum of Iran](https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/national-museum-of-iran/)

History & Archaeology · Best for history enthusiasts

Iran's premier museum — two buildings housing 300,000 years of Persian history from prehistoric pottery to Achaemenid gold, Sassanian silver, and Islamic ceramics on Tehran's Si-e Tir Street.

From IRR 1,000,000 foreign visitors · ⏱ 2–3 hours · Closed Mondays

## Museums in Tehran: FAQs

### What are the best museums in Tehran?

National Museum of Iran is the museum to prioritise in Tehran — Iran's premier museum — two buildings housing 300,000 years of Persian history from prehistoric pottery to Achaemenid gold, Sassanian silver, and Islamic ceramics on Tehran's Si-e Tir Street.

### How many museums in Tehran does World Museum Guide cover?

World Museum Guide covers 1 museum in Tehran, Iran. Each guide lists admission, opening hours, highlights and how long to allow.

## More in Iran

[All Iran museums](https://worldmuseumguide.org/countries/iran/)