Isfahan Museum of Decorative Arts, Art museum in the historical center of Isfahan, Iran.
The Isfahan Museum of Decorative Arts displays over 3000 artworks in a 1200-square-meter exhibition space within the Chaharbagh Palace complex.
The museum building, constructed during Shah Abbas I's reign in the 17th century, initially served as Jobbeh Khaneh, storing military artifacts.
The collection includes Persian calligraphy, lacquerwork, miniature paintings, metalwork, ceramics, and textiles from the Safavid and Qajar periods.
Located on Ostandari Street behind Aali Ghapou Palace, the museum opens from 9 AM to noon and 5 PM to 8 PM in spring and summer.
The museum houses a specialized library containing 1500 art-related books and maintains seven permanent exhibition sections across its two floors.
Location: Isfahan
Inception: 1995
GPS coordinates: 32.65684,51.67439
Latest update: March 8, 2025 02:42
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