Azerbaijan Museum is the major archaeological and historical museum in Tabriz, northwestern Iran (East Azerbaijan province). It was established in April 1958. Located next to the Blue Mosque, the museum was designed by André Godard.
The museum consists of three major halls, a side yard, office rooms and a library. It mostly contains objects discovered from excavations in Iranian Azerbaijan, as well as artworks and sculptures. Its library contains more than 2500 books, both handwritten and printed, about history, archaeology, art and Iranian culture.
The Azerbaijan museum is the oldest museum in northwestern Iran. It exhibits objects from archaeological sites across the country, covering the full chronological span of its history. As such, it is one of the most important museums in Iran and a truly national one.
The museum consists of three major halls, a side yard, office rooms and a library. It mostly contains objects discovered from excavations in Iranian Azerbaijan, as well as artworks and sculptures. Its library contains more than 2500 books, both handwritten and printed, about history, archaeology, art and Iranian culture.
The Azerbaijan museum is the oldest museum in northwestern Iran. It exhibits objects from archaeological sites across the country, covering the full chronological span of its history. As such, it is one of the most important museums in Iran and a truly national one.
Visitor Information
- Opening Hours:
- Monday: 09:00 – 19:00
- Tuesday: 09:00 – 19:00
- Wednesday: 09:00 – 19:00
- Thursday: 09:00 – 19:00
- Friday: 09:00 – 19:00
- Saturday: 09:00 – 19:00
- Sunday: 09:00 – 19:00
- Entrance: Paid
- Cash/Credit Card accepted: Cash
- City: Tabriz
- Address: Imam Street, next to the Blue Mosque
- Phone number: +984135261696
