Qajar Museum

The Qajar Museum (the House of Amir Nezam Garousi) is one of the most important historical attractions of Tabriz in East Azerbaijan Province. It is located in the old Sheshgolan quarter, inside the magnificent mansion of Amir Nezam Garousi. This valuable building was constructed during the reign of Naser al-Din Shah Qajar by order of Amir Nezam Garousi, a prominent political figure of the era. After restoration and renovation, it opened as the Qajar Museum in 1385 (2006). Registered as number 1749 on Iran's National Heritage List, the complex stands near the Maqbarat al-Shoara (Mausoleum of Poets) and today, as one of the country's specialized museums, it showcases the history, culture and art of the Qajar period.

The Amir Nezam Garousi Mansion has about 1,500 square meters of floor area on two floors, and has two courtyards, an inner one (andaruni) and an outer one (biruni), with flower beds and beautiful pools that give the complex a charming atmosphere. The building's full-length porch with 16 sturdy columns, its orosi windows with stained glass, and its delicate stucco work and mirror work are among its most important architectural features. On the museum's first floor there are several halls, such as the Coin, Glass, Metalwork, Music, Khatam (inlay) and Porcelain halls, each displaying a collection of valuable items including metal tools, historical vessels, musical instruments and works of art. In the basement there is also a large hoozkhaneh (pool room) with solid columns and eye-catching brickwork, which is one of the most attractive parts of this historical mansion.

To reach the Qajar Museum, you can turn from Chaykenar Street in Tabriz onto Seqat al-Islam Street and then continue to the side street of Shahriar. The museum is near the Children's Hospital and can also be reached by public transport. The best time to visit this historical attraction is spring and summer, when the weather in Tabriz is more pleasant and the gardens and courtyards of the building look their most beautiful. When visiting the complex, it is especially important to follow the principles of responsible tourism, including protecting the historical works, not touching the museum objects, and keeping order and quiet in this cultural space, so that this valuable heritage is preserved for future generations.