Draft:Isfahan's National Art Museum

History and Founder of the Museum:

The Cultural Center of Isfahan National Museum of Arts(موزه ملی هنر های اصفهان) was established concurrently with the 40th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution in 1400 AH (2021 AD) by the efforts of the Cultural Institute of Museums of the Benevolent Foundation. It was inaugurated in a historical building belonging to the late Qajar period.

Museum Objectives

This center aims to provide a platform for introducing artists and art schools of Isfahan. In addition to preserving and showcasing significant artworks, it seeks to create opportunities for all age groups in society to explore, research, and benefit from these works. The museum also aspires to not only influence artistic and scientific communities but also elevate the global status of traditional arts in Isfahan and Iran.

about the museum's building, passages, and collections

The area of this museum exceeds one thousand square meters, and the museum building consists of two floors with the visiting routes divided into six passages. In this museum, the arts of the people of Isfahan have been collected from the millennium before history until the present day. Over 300 historical artifacts are on display. Each passage features valuable collections from artists and artistic schools of Isfahan.

“Passage of History”

Artifacts such as stone blades from the Paleolithic and Neolithic periods, dating back 50,000 years, jewelry, pottery, glass, and historical coins.

“Passage of Warfare”

Artifacts such as swords of Shah Abbas the Great, maces, battle axes, and the first guns made in Isfahan.

Qajar lacquer paintings from a valuable collection of pen boxes made in Isfahan, featuring the calligraphic works of renowned masters such as Mir Emad Hasani and Golestaneh.

"Passage of the Painter"

Works by contemporary masters from Isfahan such as Mirza Aqa Imami, Haj Mosaviralmaleki, and Hossein Khatayi.

"Passage of Warp and Weft"

Precious artistic samples including chintz making, carpet weaving, and historical clothing from the Qajar era.

"The Chaharbagh Passage"

works of metalworking, enamel painting, marquetry, and paintings by notable artists such as Farshchian,khachaturian , and Sombat.

The most prominent collection of this museum:  

An unparalleled collection of works by Lucky, which is one of the most complete and unique collections in Isfahan province and even the country.  

Address and visiting hours of the museum:

Isfahan, Abbas Abad Street, between Azar Street and Shams Abadi Street, at the corner of Masroor Alley, No. 33  

Daily except Saturdays from 9 AM to 5:30 PM.

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سایت موزه ملی هنرهای اصفهان