Isfahan Museum of Decorative Arts

The Isfahan Museum of Decorative Arts is located within Chaharbagh Palace and displays a broad collection of crafted objects spanning centuries. The rooms contain calligraphy, lacquerwork, miniature paintings, metalwork, ceramics, and textiles arranged in separate permanent sections.

The palace building dates to the 1600s when Shah Abbas I ruled Isfahan and first functioned as a storage facility for military goods. Over time it was repurposed and transformed into a home for decorative art collections from different periods of Persian history.

The crafted objects on display reflect how Persians valued intricate decoration and artistic skill across many areas of life. Walking through the rooms, you notice how calligraphy, metalwork, and textiles were woven into everyday culture and religious practice.

The museum is set within a palace building near other historic sites in the city center. Visitors should plan for multiple rooms spread across two floors, so comfortable shoes help when moving between the different sections.

The museum maintains a specialized library holding many books focused on art and craft traditions. This collection allows visitors to go deeper into understanding the stories and techniques behind the objects on display.

Location: Isfahan

Inception: 1995

GPS coordinates: 32.65684,51.67439

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:01