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Abgineh Museum of Tehran
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The Abgineh Museum of Tehran, also known as the Glassware and Ceramic Museum of Iran, is located on 30 Tir Street. It displays over 1,000 art pieces ranging from prehistoric times to the modern era.
Don't miss
- Over 1,000 glassware and ceramic pieces from prehistory to recent times
- The former mansion of Prime Minister Ahmad Qavam
- The building's history as the Egyptian Embassy for seven years
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Abgineh Museum of Tehran
You can visit Abgineh Museum of Tehran on your own. A guide mainly adds context, what you are looking at and why it matters, and a tour can add transport or combine nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inPrivate Grand Gem Egyptian Museum and Khan el-Khalili Bazar Tour4.8★ · 168 travelers~4 hoursFree cancellationFrom$14 per personSee dates →
Best full dayFrom Dubai: Abu Dhabi Day Tour with Grand Mosque & Louvre Museum4.9★ · 741 travelers~9 hoursFree cancellationFrom$80 per personSee dates →
Private & flexibleSkip-the-Line Taj Mahal Private Tour with Museum and Mousoleum4.9★ · 142 travelers1-3 hoursFree cancellationFrom$40 per personSee dates →Getting there
A bit of history
The building was the private residence of Prime Minister Ahmad Qavam from 1921 to 1951. It later served as the Egyptian Embassy for seven years before being converted into a museum in the late 1970s under Empress Farah Pahlavi.
Common questions
What is the Abgineh Museum known for?
It is known for its collection of glassware and ceramics from prehistoric times to the modern era.
Who originally lived in the building?
It was the private residence of Prime Minister Ahmad Qavam from 1921 to 1951.
Was the building ever used as an embassy?
Yes, it served as the Embassy of Egypt for seven years.
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