National Museum of Iran
موزه ملی ایران
Iran's most important archaeological museum, with Persepolis reliefs, the Salt Man mummy, and treasures from the Islamic period.
The museum consists of the Iran Bastan (Ancient Iran) gallery and an Islamic period gallery. The Ancient Iran gallery holds painted pottery from Susa, the Darius audience relief from Persepolis, Achaemenid stone lion capitals, a replica of the Code of Hammurabi, and the ‘Salt Man’ mummy from Zanjan. The brick arched entrance is designed in the Sasanian style. The Islamic gallery displays ceramics, calligraphy, and textiles. The museum may close on Mondays or public holidays. The two galleries are ticketed separately, and a visit of about two hours is recommended.
Opening hours
09:00–17:00; closed Mondays (check official sources)
Nearby sights
- Ebrat Museum
- Abgineh Museum (Glass and Ceramic Museum)
- Treasury of National Jewels
- Golestan Palace
- Marble Palace
- Grand Bazaar of Tehran
- Masoudieh Mansion
- Negarestan Garden