Address:
Taleghani (Bistun) Ave., Rasht, Iran
Tel.: (0098-231) 27979
Opening hours: 8-18 ; Fridays are closed.
Type of Museum and objects: Archeological and ethnological
This
three story structure dating back to 60 years ago, was originally
used as the residence of " Mirza Hossein Khan Kasmai", a
companion of "Mirza Kuchak Khan Jangali”. It was bought by
Ministry of Culture and Art and after some necessary repair works,
transferred into museum in 1970.
After
the Revolution, it was closed until 1988. Due to renovation and
restoration works, the inauguration of the museum was delayed,
taking place in 1989.
Archeological
items, found from excavation of "Marlik", "Tukam
Deylaman”, “Cheragh Gholi Tappeh", …, and also
ethnological items related to native tools and life, are exhibited.
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