Abgineh Museum of Tehran

The Abgineh Museum is an art museum housed in a striking brick structure featuring intricate brickwork patterns and ornate plasterwork throughout its interior. The building spans two levels and displays a substantial collection of glass and ceramic objects arranged chronologically from prehistoric times to modern day.

The building was constructed in 1915 as a residence for the statesman Ahmad Qavam and later served different institutional purposes. It was converted into a museum in 1980 to share the collection with the public.

The collection showcases glass and ceramic craftsmanship that shaped artistic expression across different periods of Iranian history. Visitors can see how communities over many centuries created both everyday items and treasured pieces using these materials.

The museum is located near Si-e Tir Square in central Tehran and opens to visitors on most days of the week. Wear comfortable shoes since exploring both floors involves considerable walking, and consider allowing extra time to explore the audio-visual materials available.

The collection includes ancient glass tubes from the city of Choqa Zanbil that are over 4000 years old and displayed in cases inspired by Persian architectural design. This presentation approach connects the historical origins of the objects directly to how they are shown.

Location: District 12

Official opening: 1912

Architectural style: Qajar architecture

Made from material: brick, plaster

Address: سی تیر

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 08:00-19:00

Phone: +982166708153

GPS coordinates: 35.69342,51.41508

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:08