{"id":65656,"date":"2023-11-22T18:21:27","date_gmt":"2023-11-22T18:21:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/?p=65656"},"modified":"2026-02-02T14:31:41","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T14:31:41","slug":"negarestan-garden-museum-in-tehran","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/negarestan-garden-museum-in-tehran\/","title":{"rendered":"Negarestan Garden Museum in Tehran"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <strong>Negarestan Garden Museum<\/strong>, steeped in historical significance, stands as a proud testament to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/tehran-travel-guide\/\">Tehran<\/a><\/strong>&#8216;s rich cultural heritage. Originally the summer residence of the esteemed <strong>Fath-Ali Shah Qajar<\/strong>, this majestic site has transcended its royal beginnings to become a beacon for those seeking a deeper understanding of Iran&#8217;s storied past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, it not only serves as a magnet for history aficionados but also captivates tourists from around the world with its unique blend of architectural beauty and historical resonance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As visitors walk through its halls and gardens, they are transported back in time, offering a rare glimpse into the opulent lifestyle of Persian royalty and a chance to explore the intricate tapestry of Iran\u2019s <strong>Qajar era<\/strong>. The museum&#8217;s evolution from a royal retreat to a cherished public landmark highlights its enduring significance in the cultural landscape of Tehran.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/negarestan-garden-museum-in-tehran\/#negarestan-garden-museums-location\" >Negarestan Garden Museum&#8217;s Location<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/negarestan-garden-museum-in-tehran\/#fath-ali-shah-qajars-summer-retreat\" >Fath-Ali Shah Qajar&#8217;s Summer Retreat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/negarestan-garden-museum-in-tehran\/#showcasing-kolah-farangi-architecture\" >Showcasing Kolah-Farangi Architecture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/negarestan-garden-museum-in-tehran\/#a-peek-into-the-qajar-era\" >A Peek into the Qajar Era<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/negarestan-garden-museum-in-tehran\/#ideal-visiting-times\" >Ideal Visiting Times<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/negarestan-garden-museum-in-tehran\/#exploring-more-at-negarestan-garden-museum\" >Exploring More at Negarestan Garden Museum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/negarestan-garden-museum-in-tehran\/#visitor-information\" >Visitor Information<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-negarestan-garden-museum-s-location\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"negarestan-garden-museums-location\"><\/span>Negarestan Garden Museum&#8217;s Location<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/khordad-national-uprising\/\" title=\"Khordad National Uprising\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"8600\">Negarestan Garden<\/a> Museum in northern <strong>Baharestan Square.<\/strong> It stretches from Safi-Ali Shah Street to Shemiran Gate. Although its original size was a vast 43,200 square meters, it now covers 11,469 square meters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"fath-ali-shah-qajars-summer-retreat\"><\/span>Fath-Ali Shah Qajar&#8217;s Summer Retreat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Founded in 1222 AH, the Negarestan Garden Museum offered a serene retreat for Fath-Ali Shah Qajar. Renowned for its &#8220;Place of Paintings,&#8221; the museum showcases works from artists like Mirza Jafar and Abdollah Khan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"440\" title=\"Negarestan Garden Museum In Tehran\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Negarestan-Garden-Museum-in-Tehran-2.jpg\" alt=\"Negarestan Garden Museum In Tehran\" class=\"wp-image-65659\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Negarestan-Garden-Museum-in-Tehran-2.jpg 850w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Negarestan-Garden-Museum-in-Tehran-2-780x404.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Negarestan-Garden-Museum-in-Tehran-2-768x398.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Negarestan-Garden-Museum-in-Tehran-2-300x155.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"showcasing-kolah-farangi-architecture\"><\/span>Showcasing Kolah-Farangi Architecture<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The museum exhibits the Kolah-Farangi architectural style. Visitors can admire the <strong>Delgosha <\/strong>and <strong>Qalamdan buildings<\/strong>, and learn about significant historical events, including the coronation of <strong>Mohammad Shah Qajar.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f94931\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:2em;padding-right:2em;padding-bottom:2em;padding-left:2em\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:25px;line-height:1.2\"><strong>Book Tehran Hotels<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size has-small-font-size is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-8c8af59c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-fill has-small-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/hotel-list\/tehran?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=surfiraninbanner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Click and explore<\/mark><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Espinas-Palace-Hotel.jpg);background-position:50% 50%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/hotel-list\/tehran?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=surfiraninbanner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Espinas-Palace-Hotel.jpg\" alt=\"Espinas Palace Hotel\" class=\"wp-image-60337 size-full\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Espinas-Palace-Hotel.jpg 700w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Espinas-Palace-Hotel-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"a-peek-into-the-qajar-era\"><\/span>A Peek into the Qajar Era<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The museum, with its 64 rooms and 4 halls, displays an impressive collection of mirror works and gold patterns. Its library is another highlight, featuring 4 halls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Negarestan Garden has served various roles throughout history, including a royal residence, ministry, school, and even as a base for the <strong>Dehkhoda Dictionary Institute<\/strong>. After a period of neglect, it was renovated in 1392 AH and is now managed by Tehran University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ideal-visiting-times\"><\/span>Ideal Visiting Times<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"440\" title=\"Negarestan Garden Museum In Tehran\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Negarestan-Garden-Museum-in-Tehran-3.jpg\" alt=\"Negarestan Garden Museum In Tehran\" class=\"wp-image-65660\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Negarestan-Garden-Museum-in-Tehran-3.jpg 850w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Negarestan-Garden-Museum-in-Tehran-3-780x404.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Negarestan-Garden-Museum-in-Tehran-3-768x398.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Negarestan-Garden-Museum-in-Tehran-3-300x155.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Spring, particularly May, is the perfect time to visit. The blossoming flowers and pleasant weather create a stunning atmosphere. Autumn&#8217;s colorful foliage also offers spectacular photo opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"exploring-more-at-negarestan-garden-museum\"><\/span>Exploring More at Negarestan Garden Museum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The museum complex includes collections and sculptures from notable figures such as <strong>Malekolshoara Bahar <\/strong>and <strong>Mahmoud Rouholamini<\/strong>. It also features Iran&#8217;s first museum hall named after a female artist, Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"440\" title=\"Negarestan Garden Museum In Tehran\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Negarestan-Garden-Museum-in-Tehran-5.jpg\" alt=\"Negarestan Garden Museum In Tehran\" class=\"wp-image-65661\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Negarestan-Garden-Museum-in-Tehran-5.jpg 850w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Negarestan-Garden-Museum-in-Tehran-5-780x404.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Negarestan-Garden-Museum-in-Tehran-5-768x398.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Negarestan-Garden-Museum-in-Tehran-5-300x155.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"visitor-information\"><\/span>Visitor Information<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How to get there: Take metro line two to Baharestan Station.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hours: Museums: 9 AM &#8211; 6 PM; Garden and caf\u00e9: 9 AM &#8211; 10 PM; Restaurant: 12 PM &#8211; 5 PM.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Closed on Mondays: Garden, caf\u00e9, and restaurant remain open.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Contact Details<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Garden Museum: +98 33119586<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Caf\u00e9 Rouhi: +98 33900138<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restaurant Negarestan: +98 33945460<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read More<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-related-links\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/imam-mosque-masjed-e-imam-tehran\/\">Imam Mosque, Tehran: A Sacred Legacy<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/tehran-museum-of-contemporary-art\/\">Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/shiraz-travel-guide\/\">Shiraz Travel Guide<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/shah-mosque-isfahan\/\">Shah Mosque, Isfahan<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/exploring-jamshidieh-park\/\">Exploring Jamshidieh Park<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-auto kksr-align-left kksr-valign-bottom\"\n    data-payload='{&quot;align&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;65656&quot;,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;valign&quot;:&quot;bottom&quot;,&quot;ignore&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;reference&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;count&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;legendonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;readonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;score&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;starsonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;best&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;gap&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;greet&quot;:&quot;Rate this post&quot;,&quot;legend&quot;:&quot;5\\\/5 - (1 vote)&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;16&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Negarestan Garden Museum in Tehran&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:&quot;102.5&quot;,&quot;_legend&quot;:&quot;{score}\\\/{best} - ({count} {votes})&quot;,&quot;font_factor&quot;:&quot;1.25&quot;}'>\n            \n<div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 16px; 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