Astan Quds Razavi Central Museum

The Astan Quds Razavi Central Museum is a major museum complex situed in Mashhad, Iran. It was designed by the famous Iranian architect, Dariush Borbor (1974-1976) as a museium and library. The complex is affiliated with the Central Library of Astan Quds Razavi and was inaugurated in 1976. Its collections contain Islamic art and historical artifacts:[1][2]

Museum and Library (1974-1976): Architect Dariush Borbor
  • The Museum of Qur'an and Precious Objects.
  • The Museum of precious objects donated by the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
  • The specialized Museum of Carpets
  • The Museum of Armaments.
  • The Museum of Astronomical Tools and Clocks
  • The Museum of Coins and Medals
  • The Museum of the History of Mashhad .
  • The Museum of pottery and glassware.
  • The Museum of Fine Arts
  • The Museum of Stamps and Banknotes
  • The Museum of Shellfishes and Mollusks

References

  1. ↑ http://www.untoldiran.com/mashhad/attractions/museum/astan%20ghods%20razavi%20museum.shtml
  2. ↑ http://www.imamreza.net/eng/imamreza.php?id=1127

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