Iranian Art Museum Garden

The Iranian Art Museum Garden (Bagh-Muzeh-ye Honar-e Irani), formerly known as the Sepahbod Garden, is located in northern Tehran, in the Elahieh district, at No. 25 Dr. Hesabi Street, off Shahid Darbandi (Maqsoud Beyk) Street. The garden was built in 1310 (Solar Hijri) as a garden villa, and was originally owned by the wife of General (Sepahbod) Amir Ahmadi. After the Islamic Revolution, the complex changed from a private garden into a public space. Following extensive restoration and renovation work carried out between 1384 and 1386, it was opened as the "Iranian Art Museum Garden". The garden covers about one hectare and is now regarded as one of Tehran's leading cultural and artistic venues.

The Iranian Art Museum Garden brings together a varied collection of artistic and cultural works, making a visit appealing to anyone interested in history and art. One of its most notable features is the set of detailed, eye-catching models of Iran's historic buildings and attractions, such as the Azadi Tower, Fin Garden in Kashan, the Si-o-se-pol Bridge in Isfahan, Naqsh-e Rostam and the Qara Kelisa, most of which are placed in the garden's open-air areas. The models are made of concrete, and their colouring and details have been designed with great care. In addition, a contemporary art gallery, handicraft stalls, a bookshop, an open-air photography exhibition, art workshops and a traditional café make the museum garden a lively cultural setting for visitors.

The Iranian Art Museum Garden is easy to reach by public transport. The nearest metro station is Tajrish, from which you can reach the museum garden by taxi or a short walk. If you are travelling by private car, the suggested route runs along Valiasr Street, Park-e Way Square and Fereshteh (Shahid Fayyazi) Street; you can park on Bosnia and Herzegovina Street and continue on foot. Visiting hours are usually from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The best times to visit are spring, with its fresh blossoms, and autumn, with its variety of leaf colours, when the garden is at its most pleasant for a stroll. Following the principles of responsible nature tourism, such as keeping the surroundings peaceful, staying on marked paths, avoiding damage to plants, and respecting the green space and the artworks, will make the experience better for all visitors.