Spain conference addresses “Iran, Cradle of Civilization"

TEHRAN – Spain’s Archeological Museum of Alicante (MARQ) on Wednesday hosted a well-attended conference devoted to ancient Iranian arts and history.

Some 600,000 visited “The Splendor of Asia” within a month

TEHRAN – Some 600,000 people have so far toured the major exhibit “The Splendor of Asia” within less than a month from its opening ceremony at Beijing’s National Museum of China, Mehr reported on Saturday.

Japanese prime minister visits National Museum of Iran

TEHRAN – During his landmark visit to Iran, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe toured the National Museum of Iran on Thursday.

Beijing to host loan exhibit from National Museum of Iran

TEHRAN – The National Museum of China, which flanks the eastern side of Tiananmen Square in Beijing, is to showcase a loan collection of relics from the National Museum of Iran.

“Iran, Cradle of Civilization” attracts thousands of Spaniards

TEHRAN – Over 20,000 people have so far visited “Iran, Cradle of Civilization”, an enormous loan exhibit from the National Museum of Iran, which officially inaugurated on March 14 at the Archeological Museum of Alicante (MARQ) in southeastern Spain.

Drents Museum extends Tehran show due to popular demand

TEHRAN – A landmark Dutch show in Tehran, loaned by the Drents Museum, has been extended for several months as it has been well received by cultural aficionados and museumgoers, Mehr reported.

Thrilled to see National Museum of Iran, director of Drents Museum says

TEHRAN – Director of the Drents Museum on Sunday said that he was thrilled to visit the National Museum of Iran. Harry Tupan also called for strengthening cultural cooperation between Iran and the Netherlands.

Dutch museum wins American art prize for Iran exhibition

TEHRAN – The Drents museum has won an audience prize in New York at the prestigious Global Fine Art Awards. The prize was granted on March 12 for its contribution to hosting “Iran – Cradle of Civilization”, an enormous loan exhibit on the history of Persia.

Tehran museum features decades of archaeological discoveries

Photo depicts centuries-old metal figurines in an exhibition at the National Museum of Iran in downtown Tehran, March 11, 2019.

Museum displaying decades of archaeological discoveries in Iran

TEHRAN – Selects of objects unearthed in Iran over the four past decades have been put on show at the National Museum of Iran in downtown Tehran.

World experts to attend symposium on Iranian archaeology

TEHRAN – Experts from nine countries are scheduled to attend the 16th Annual Symposium on the Iranian Architecture, which opens today at the National Museum of Iran.

Tehran museum to showcase ancient objects from Hormozgan

TEHRAN – A collection of ancient objects, unearthed in Hormozgan province, will be put on show at the National Museum of Iran in downtown Tehran.

Photo exhibit showcasing Tehran’s attractions

TEHRAN – The National Museum of Iran on Sunday kicked off a photo exhibition, showcasing Tehran as a must-see destination for international and foreign travelers, CHTN reported.

Khorasan’s archaeological findings to go on show in Tehran

TEHRAN – The National Museum of Iran is about to showcase selects of archaeological findings, which have been excavated over the past four decades in Khorasan region, northeast Iran, Khorasan Razavi province’s tourism chief has said.

Exhibit displaying Tehran archaeological discoveries

TEHRAN – An exhibition, featuring archaeological discoveries of ancient relics in Tehran, has opened its doors to the public at the National Museum of Iran.

Tehran museum hosting exhibit for the visually impaired

TEHRAN – An exhibition of sculptures, crafted by visually-impaired students, on Saturday opened its doors to the public at the National Museum of Iran in downtown Tehran.

Recovered Achaemenid relief to go on tour across Iran

TEHRAN – A newly recovered Achaemenid-era (550-330 BC) bas-relief, which President Hassan Rouhani brought it back from the U.S. on September 27, will be put on show in a select of cities across the country.

Dutch archaeological show opens in Tehran

TEHRAN – On Tuesday, the Netherlands ambassador to Tehran cut the ribbon on an extensive Dutch archaeological show at the National Museum of Iran, where couple of months ago, hosted a Louvre show widely deemed as a new wave of cultural diplomacy between Iran and the West.

National Museum of Iran to host ICOFOM symposium

TEHRAN – The National Museum of Iran will play host to the 41st annual symposium of ICOFOM -- International Committee for Museology – from October 15 – 19.

Tehran to hold loan exhibit from Dutch museum

TEHRAN – The National Museum of Iran is set to showcase a loan collection of relics from Drents Museum, Assen, the Netherlands.

 Britain seeking to boost museum cooperation with Iran

TEHRAN -A high-ranking British delegation visited the National Museum of Iran in Tehran on Saturday, seeking to step up bilateral contacts in museum spheres. 

Louvre show wraps up months of boom in Tehran museum visits

TEHRAN - A momentous Louvre show came to an end at the National Museum of Iran on Monday.

Dutch museum to host “Iran – Cradle of Civilization”

TEHRAN – “Iran – Cradle of Civilization”, an enormous loan exhibit dedicated to the history of Iran, will open its doors to the public on June 17 at the Drents Museum in Assen, the Netherlands.

Tehran’s main museums to collect entire revenues

TEHRAN – Four major museums in Tehran, which were obliged to deposit a percentage of their revenues to government funds, now collect all their earnings.

The Louvre in Tehran and triumph of cultural diplomacy

TEHRAN – An unprecedented Louvre exhibit in Tehran can be deemed as a triumph of cultural diplomacy between Iran and the West though arrays of political tensions are still in place.

Nationwide museums holding special workshops, exhibits

TEHRAN – Over 70 cultural exhibits and 30 craft workshops are underway at museums that are affiliated with the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization.

By Afshin Majlesi

‘Reconstruction of heritage museums atop agenda’

TEHRAN – Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization has assigned a high priority to reconstruct its affiliated museums that are deemed as timeworn or vulnerable to massive quakes.

British Museum considers holding exhibit in Tehran

TEHRAN – The British Museum is considering a plan to hold a joint exhibition of ancient relics at the National Museum of Iran, its director said in Tehran on Tuesday.

S. Korean ancient relics to go on show in Tehran

TEHRAN – Over 140 historical relics associated with South Korea’s Silla treasure will go on display at the National Museum of Iran in downtown Tehran.

Amano visits National Museum of Iran

Yukiya Amano, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, paid a visit to the National Museum of Iran on October 29, 2017.