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Number Seven Thousand Nine Hundred and Forty Five - 07 October 2025
Iran Daily - Number Seven Thousand Nine Hundred and Forty Five - 07 October 2025 - Page 8
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Iran unveils five new museums, 520 rare artifacts on view

Mostazafan Foundation of Islamic Revolution inaugurated five new museums nationwide, showcasing over 520 previously unseen artifacts. The launch coincides with the opening of the Dafineh Museum in Tehran, which now houses a rare collection of 7,500 historic manuscripts dating back 130 years. The new museums span diverse themes, including ancient art, classic automobiles, and Islamic heritage. Notably, the Millennia of Art Museum on Kish Island features more than 320 artworks spanning various historical periods, IRNA reported. Housed in the former Prime Minister’s Palace, the museum occupies 900 square meters and is open to the public free of charge for two weeks. The Kish Free Zone Organization has leased the building to the Mostazafan Foundation for 15 years, with the foundation responsible for its upkeep.
In Tehran, the third museum, Artistic Vignettes, displays 78 pieces of ceramics, paintings, and tiles. The museum also offers a newly restored library with 7,500 volumes of rare books and manuscripts. The fourth museum, Artistic Ornaments, located in Ramsar, showcases 200 pieces of jewelry and decorative items dating from 3,500 BC to 500 BC. The fifth museum, Classic Cars Phase III,’ features 75 meticulously restored vintage vehicles, all of which are now on display.
Hamidreza Soleimani, CEO of the Dafineh Museum Group, announced plans to launch Iran's first digital museum in the coming months. He also revealed that inventory checks are underway to update the foundation's extensive collection.
The Mostazafan Foundation, a significant cultural and economic institution in Iran, was established after the 1979 Islamic Revolution to manage assets previously held by the Pahlavi regime. It operates as a charitable foundation, focusing on social welfare and cultural preservation.
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