Images of Iran: Wall Painting National Museum of Iran, Tehran
The National Museum of Iran comprises two institutions in separate buildings: the Museum of Ancient Iran and the later Museum of the Islamic Era.
The Museum of the Islamic Era in Tehran, part of the National Museum of Iran, presents a comprehensive overview of Iran’s history from the advent of Islam to the late Qajar period. Its galleries display ceramics, metalwork, manuscripts, textiles, coins, and architectural elements that reflect the artistic, scientific, and cultural achievements of successive Islamic dynasties. The museum offers clear insight into the evolution of Islamic art and society in Iran and serves as a key cultural and educational institution in the capital.