# National Museum of Iran — Tehran, Iran

> 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.

## Visitor facts
- Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Closed Mondays)
- Admission: From IRR 1,000,000 foreign visitors
- Free entry: Iranian nationals discounted
- Address: Si-e Tir St, Tehran, Iran
- Time needed: 2–3 hours
- Official website: https://www.nationalmuseumofiran.ir/
- Facts verified: 2026-06-30

## Highlights
- Salt Man of Chehrabad — Sassanian period · c. 500 CE
- Persepolis Relief Fragments — Achaemenid · c. 5th century BCE
- Luristan Bronzes — Bronze Age · c. 1000–650 BCE
- Lustreware Bowl — Kashan kilns · 13th century

## FAQ
**What should I see at the National Museum of Iran?**
The Ancient Iran section covers prehistory through the Achaemenid Empire. Highlights include the Salt Man, Persepolis reliefs, and exquisite Islamic-era ceramics in the Islamic Museum building.

**How long should I spend at National Museum of Iran?**
Plan 2–3 hours for the highlights. Emotionally intense history museums reward unhurried visits — allow longer if reading extensively.

**What is National Museum of Iran best known for?**
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. Key highlights include Salt Man mummy, Persepolis and Achaemenid reliefs, Luristan bronzes.

**How do I get tickets for National Museum of Iran?**
From IRR 1,000,000 foreign visitors Iranian nationals discounted. Tickets are usually available on the day, but booking online saves queue time in peak season. Official site: https://www.nationalmuseumofiran.ir/

**What is the Salt Man of Iran?**
A Sassanian-era miner whose body was naturally preserved in a salt mine in Chehrabad. His remains, clothing, and personal effects are displayed in the Ancient Iran building — one of the most remarkable archaeological finds in Iran.

**Are there two separate buildings?**
Yes — the brick Museum of Ancient Iran (1937) covers pre-Islamic history, and the white marble Museum of the Islamic Era (1972) covers the Islamic period. One ticket covers both.

**Can I photograph the Persepolis reliefs?**
Photography policies change — some galleries allow non-flash photography, others do not. Check with staff at the entrance to each building.


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