Harandi Garden Museum

The Harandi Garden Museum is one of the most notable historic gardens in the city of Kerman, surviving from the Qajar era. The main building stands on Ferdowsi Boulevard, on Ferdowsi 18th Street, and today it serves as a cultural and historical museum. The garden was built by a Qajar-era military figure named Adl al-Saltaneh and was later passed to Harandi, an influential merchant of Kerman. With the Iranian-French architecture of its main building, its geometric flower beds, tall trees and fountain channels, the garden creates a pleasant scene amid Kerman's dry urban fabric.

The design of the Harandi Garden Museum, built around water, symmetrical pathways and a combination of open and covered spaces, clearly reflects the principles of the Persian garden in a region with a hot, dry climate. Inside the garden's two-storey mansion are the "Traditional Musical Instruments" museum and the "Archaeology" museum, which introduce visitors to the art of local music and the ancient history of the Kerman region. Trees such as pine and pomegranate remain in the garden, and at one time it also included sections of grape, pomegranate, mulberry, fig and other fruit trees. This combination of architecture, nature and art has made the Harandi Garden Museum one of the main cultural tourism destinations in Kerman Province. In addition, its paved walking paths and many benches invite visitors to stroll through the garden for hours and enjoy its quiet and beauty.

To visit the Harandi Garden Museum, once you arrive in Kerman, simply head onto Ferdowsi Boulevard and follow Ferdowsi 18th Street; the Tahmasbabad bus stop is also close to the garden. The best time to visit is in the morning or late afternoon in spring and autumn, when the weather is more pleasant and natural light illuminates the garden well. During your visit, we suggest that you stay on the marked paths, avoid touching the museum objects unnecessarily and, while respecting the cultural setting, take your litter with you so that this historic monument is preserved for future generations.