Malek National Library and Museum
Malek National Library and Museum, National library and museum in District 12, Tehran, Iran
The six-story building integrates traditional Persian architectural elements with concrete, brick, and tile materials within the National Garden complex.
The institution originated in 1937 when Hosayn Malek donated his collection of manuscripts and artifacts to Astan-e Qods-e Razavi for public access.
The museum section displays an extensive collection of visual arts, Qajar-era lacquered pen cases, coins, and numerous historical Qurans from different periods.
The library contains two reading rooms with 70,000 printed books and 19,000 manuscripts, offering free WiFi and comprehensive cataloging systems for researchers.
The collection includes scientific manuscripts by Avicenna, Persian calligraphy examples, and texts in Persian, Arabic, and Ottoman Turkish from the tenth century.
Location: District 12
Inception: 1937
Official opening: 1996
Made from material: concrete, brick, tile
Part of:
Website: http://malekmuseum.org
GPS coordinates: 35.68697,51.41631
Latest update: March 8, 2025 21:03
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