The Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran has announced some new rates of entrance fee for museums, monuments, and historical sites. As the costs for maintaining the time-precious items and renovating constructions have risen, the ministers’ community have reached a compromise to increase the entrance fee of the historical-cultural centers and museums.

Iran entrance fee

Table’s Guide

Exploring Iran’s historical and cultural sites involves understanding the entrance fee structure, which is categorized into Classes A, B, C, and D. Class A sites, such as the Golestan Palace, command the highest fees due to their significant historical and cultural value.

The pricing structure is tiered, providing flexibility to visitors based on their interests and available time. For instance, at the Golestan Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, if you choose to visit only a few places within the complex, you pay a minimum fee. However, to fully immerse yourself in the palace’s rich history and see all its attractions, you would need to pay the maximum fee.

This system allows visitors to tailor their experiences according to their preferences, time constraints, and budget. It’s important to remember that these entrance fees contribute to the maintenance and preservation of Iran’s invaluable cultural heritage.

In conclusion, understanding this tiered entrance fee system is crucial for anyone planning to explore Iran’s rich historical landscape. It not only helps in budgeting your trip but also ensures you get the most out of your visit to these remarkable sites.

Tehran Province (Capital: Tehran)

Class DClass C Class BClass A (World Heritage Sites)
Entrance Fee = 800,000 Rial (80,000 Toman)Entrance Fee  = 1,000,000 Rial (100,000 Toman)Entrance Fee  = 1,500,000 Rial (150,000 Toman)Entrance Fee = 6,500,000 Rial (650,000 Toman)
Tughrul TowerGlassware and Ceramic Museum of IranIslamic Era Museum at the National Museum of IranGolestan Palace Complex (All Museums)
Rashkan CastleReza Abbasi MuseumNational Museum of Iran (Iran Bastan Museum)_  
National Museum of the Holy QuranCarpet Museum of Iran _ _  
Bahram fire temple (Tappe Mil)Under Glass Painting Museum _ _  
Jameh Mosque of VaraminGreen Palace _  _ 
 Alaodoleh TowerMellat Museum_  _  
Each Museum of  Sa’dabad Complex_   _ 
 _ Each Museum of  Niavaran Complex_   _ 
 _ Prehistoric Museum at the National Museum of Iran _  _ 
 _ National Arts Museum_  _  

Isfahan Province (Capital: Isfahan)

Class C Class B (Private)Class A (World Heritage Sites)
Entrance Fee = 500,000 Rial (50,000 Toman)Entrance Fee = 1,500,000 to 5,000,000 Rial (150,000-500,000 Toman)Entrance Fee = 1,000,000 Rial (100,000 Toman)
Hasht Behesht PalaceVa’ank Church (200,000 T)Aali Qapu Palace
Fire temple of IsfahanThe Armenian Music Museum of New Jolfa (100,000 T)Abbasi Congregational Mosque
Agha Bozorg Mosque SchoolAssarkhaneh Shahi Museum (200,000 T) Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque
Tabatabai HouseIsfahan Music Museum (300,000 T) Chehel Sotoon Palace
Borujerdi HouseIsfahan’s National Art Museum (500,000 T)Jameh Mosque of Isfahan
National Museum of Kashan _  Monarjonban
Kavir Anthropology Museum _Fin Garden Bathhouse
Natanz Archaeological Museum _Sialk Hills
Jameh Mosque of Natanz _ _
Noghe Bathhouse Museum, Badroud _  _
Zavareh Museum _  _
Soleymaniyeh Fountain _  _
Jameh Mosque of Nain _  _
Sheykh Abdussamad Tomb _  _
Jameh Mosque of Ardestan _  _

Fars Province (Capital: Shiraz)

 

Class DClass CClass BClass A (World Heritage Sites)
Entrance Fee = 300,000 Rial (30,000 Toman)Entrance Fee  = 500,000 Rial (50,000 Toman)Entrance Fee = 1,000,000 Rial   (100,000 Toman)Entrance Fee = 1,500,000 Rial (150,000 Toman)
Kazerun MuseumVakil Historic BathroomKazerun MuseumTakht-e Jamshid
Neyriz  MuseumQal’eh DokhtarNeyriz  MuseumAtashkadeh
Naqsh-e RajabTang-e ChoganNaqsh-e Rajab Nasir al-Mulk mosque
Larestan MuseumWater MuseunLarestan Museum _
 _Pars MuseumPasargad _
 _Haft Tanan MuseumTomb of Hafez _
 _ _Tomb of Saadi _
 _ _Naqsh-e Rostam _
 _ _Arg of Karim Khan _
 _ _Bishapour  Complex _

Yazd Province (Capital: Yazd)

Class CClass BClass A (World Heritage Sites)
Entrance Fee  = 500,000 Rial (50,000 Toman)Entrance Fee = 1,000,000 Rial (100,000 Toman)Entrance Fee = 1,500,000 Rial (150,000 Toman)
Museum of mirrors and lighting  Pahlavanpur GardenAmir Chakhmaq Tekyeh
Narin Castle, MeybodStone Inscriptions of Yazd  _
Zillu Museum of MaybodMuseum of Anthropology, Bafgh  _
Ceramics Pottery Museum of MeybodAnthropology Museum of Taft  _
Ice House Building Maybod    Museum of Anthropology, Herat, Yazd  _
Solat Historical House Museum, AbarkoohMuseum of Anthropology,  Ashkezar  _
Aghazadeh Historical House,  AbarkoohMuseum of Anthropology, Marvast, Khatam  _
Carpet Meusum of ArdakanZiaiyeh School  _
Abgineh Museum of Yazd (Glassware Museum) _   _
Mafakher (Honors) Museum, Ardakan    _  _
Jameh Mosque of Abarkuh  _  _
Lariha House Museum  _  _
Jameh Mosque of Yazd  _  _

East Azerbaijan Province (Capital: Tabriz)

Class CClass BClass A (World Heritage Sites)
Entrance Fee = 300,000 Rial (30,000 Toman)Entrance Fee  = 800,000 Rial (80,000 Toman)Entrance Fee = 1,000,000 Rial (100,000 Toman)
  _Safavid Museum in Bonab CityAzerbaijan Museum
  _Quran Inscription MuseumQajar Museum
 _Maragheh ObservatoryMeasurement Museum
 _Literature Art MuseumGoy Mosque (Kabood Mosque)
Nomads Museum of SarabThe Iron Age Museum
 _ _Constitution House of Tabriz
 _ _Ilkhanate Museum of Maragha

West Azerbaijan Province (Capital: Urmia)

Class CClass BClass A (World Heritage Sites)
Entrance Fee = 500,000 Rial (50,000 Toman)Entrance Fee  = 800,000 Rial (80,000 Toman)Entrance Fee = 1,000,000 Rial (100,000 Toman)
Tomb of Seyed Sadreddin, ChaldoranUrmia MuseumTakht-e Soleyman
Jameh Mosque of UrmiaStone and Inscription MuseumMonastery of Saint Thaddeus ( Kara Kilise)
Motaleb Khan Mosque (Masjed roo baz)Sa’at Museum _
Yakhchal-e Noh Peleh MonumentBaqcheh Jooq Palace _
Hammam Sheykh, SalmasTeppe Hasanlu _
Kūh-e Zendān-e SoleymānBastam Citadel _
 _Mahabad Museum _
  _Naghadeh Museum _
  _Khoy Museum _
  _Miandoab Museum
  _Shams-e Tabrizi Minaret _
  _Museum of Anthropology, Urmia _
  _Surp Sarkis Church _

Ardebil

Class CClass BClass A (World Heritage Sites)
Entrance Fee = 1,500,000 Rial (150,000 Toman)Entrance Fee = 500,000 Rial (50,000 Toman)Entrance Fee = 200,000 Rial (20,000 Toman)
Sheikh Safi al-Din Khānegāh and Shrine EnsembleArchaeological Museum of Ardabil  _
 _Archaeological Museum of Nayer(Temporary Closed)  _
 _Agha Naghi Bathhouse Museum  _
 _Khalkhal Museum(Under Construction)  _
 _Meshkin Shahr Museum  _
  _Handicraft Museum  _
  _Namin Museum(Temporary Closed)  _

Karaj

Class CClass BClass A (World Heritage Sites)
Entrance Fee = 200,000 Rial (20,000 Toman)Entrance Fee  = 500,000 Rial (50,000 Toman)Entrance Fee = 1,000,000 Rial (100,000 Toman)
  _Soleimaniyeh Palace  _
 _ Shah Abbasi Caravansary  _
  _Pearl Palace Museum (Morvarid Palace)  _

Ilam

Class CClass BClass A (World Heritage Sites)
Entrance Fee = 200,000 Rial (20,000 Toman)Entrance Fee  = 500,000 Rial (50,000 Toman)Entrance Fee = 1,000,000 Rial (100,000 Toman)
  _Darreh Shahr Museum Site _
  _Falahahti Palace _
  _Vali Castle _
  _Vali Castle Museum (Ilam Museum of Anthropology) _

Boushehr

Class CClass BClass A (World Heritage Sites)
Entrance Fee = 200,000 Rial (20,000 Toman)Entrance Fee  = 800,000 Rial (80,000 Toman)Entrance Fee = 1,500,000 Rial (150,000 Toman)
 _Dehdashti EdificeRais Ali Delvari Museum
 _Bushehr Museum of Anthropology _

Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province (Capital: Shahrekord)

Class CClass BClass A (World Heritage Sites)
Entrance Fee = 200,000 Rial (20,000 Toman)Entrance Fee  = 500,000 Rial (50,000 Toman)Entrance Fee = 1,000,000 Rial (100,000 Toman)
 _Clothes Museum (Dezak Castle) _
 _Shahrekord Museum of Archeology _
 _Azadeh Sotudeh House in Chaleshtor Castle _
 _Stone Museum _

Razavi Khorasan Province (Capital: Mashhad)

Class CClass BClass A (World Heritage Sites)
Entrance Fee = 200,000 Rial (20,000 Toman)Entrance Fee  = 500,000 Rial (50,000 Toman)Entrance Fee = 1,500,000 Rial (150,000 Toman)
Khaf MuseumMausoleum of Omar KhayyámTomb of Ferdowsi
Gharaei House Museum, RashtkharAttar Neyshaburi TombGreat Museum of Khorasan (150)
Mazari MuseumAsraramgah Asrar (Tomb of Hadi Sabzevari) _
Water Museum of GonabadShrine of Zeinoddin AbuBakr Taybadi _
Quchan Anthropology MuseumHarooniyeh _
Astronomy Museum (Nojoum Museum)Tomb of Nader Shah _
Shahid Motahari MuseumSheykh Ahmad Jami Tomb _
Fariman MuseumBandian Dargaz Museum Site _
Kalat NaderArchaeological Museum of Neyshabur _
Virani Robat Museum of Anthropology, Gonabad _
Chenaran Museum Museum  of Anthropology,  Torbat Heydariyeh _
Sarakhs Museum Museum  of Anthropology,  Torbat-e- Jam _
 _Museum of Anthropology,  Taybad _
 _ Museum  of Anthropology,  Sabzevar _
 _Archeological Museum, Gonabad _

Bojnourd

Class CClass BClass A (World Heritage Sites)
Entrance Fee = 200,000 Rial (20,000 Toman)Entrance Fee  = 500,000 Rial (50,000 Toman)Entrance Fee = 1,000,000 Rial (100,000 Toman)
_Sardar Mofakham House Museum_
_Jalaleddin Castle, Garmeh_
_ Sardar Mofakham Mirror House Museum_
_Museum of Faruj_
_Museum of Archaeology, Belqeys_
_Shiravan Museum_
_Jajarm Museum_

Birjand

Class CClass BClass A (World Heritage Sites)
Entrance Fee = 200,000 Rial (20,000 Toman)Entrance Fee  = 500,000 Rial (50,000 Toman)Entrance Fee = 1,000,000 Rial (100,000 Toman)
 _Ghaen Water Museum Sarayan Museum
 _Honors Celebrities Museum of Birjand (Mafakhir va Mashahir Museum)Rahim Abad Birjand Garden
 _Nehbandan MuseumMuseum of Archeology,  Birjand
 _Museum  of Anthropology, Ghaen Museum  of Anthropology, Birjand
 _Honors Celebrities Museum of Ghaen (Mafakhir va Mashahir Museum) _
 _Ferdos Museum _
 _Museum  of Anthropology, Tabas _
 _Museum  of Anthropology, Khezri _

Ahwaz

Class CClass BClass A (World Heritage Sites)
Entrance Fee = 200,000 Rial (20,000 Toman)Entrance Fee  = 500,000 Rial (50,000 Toman)Entrance Fee = 1,000,000 Rial (100,000 Toman)
 _Susa MuseumChogha Zanbil
 _Hafttappeh MuseumShushtar Historical Hydraulic System
 _Calligraphy Inscription Museum Abadan (Khat va Ketabat Museum)Apadana Castle
 _Museum of Archeology, Abadan _
 _Ramhormoz Museum _
 _Masjed Soleyman Museum _
 _Dezful Museum _

Zanjan

Class CClass BClass A (World Heritage Sites)
Entrance Fee = 200,000 Rial (20,000 Toman)Entrance Fee  = 500,000 Rial (50,000 Toman)Entrance Fee = 1,000,000 Rial (100,000 Toman)
_Soltanieh Dome Museum(40,000T)Dome of Soltaniyeh
_Zolfaqari HouseKatale Khor
_Rakhtshooy Khaneh Edifice Museum_
_Dashkasan Temple_
_Sheikh Baragh Tomb,  Chalabi Oghlou_
_Pir Ahmad Zahr Noush Tomb_
_Handicraft Museum_

Semnan Province (Capital: Semnan)

Class CClass BClass A (World Heritage Sites)
Entrance Fee = 300,000 Rial (30,000 Toman)Entrance Fee  = 500,000 Rial (50,000 Toman)Entrance Fee = 1,000,000 Rial (100,000 Toman)
Hazrat Bathhouse Museum (Hamam-e Hazrat)Cheshmeh Ali, Damghan _
Qasr-e BahramTarikhaneh, Damghan
Elm va Sanat Museum (Science Industry Museum) _
Museum of Archeology, ShahroudTomb of Abu al-Hassan Kharaqani _
 _Dehnamak Caravanserai
 _Jameh Mosque of Forumad _
 _Bastam Museum _
 _Museum of Archeology, Damghan _
 _Aghvam Museum, Garmsar _

Sistan and Baluchestan Province (Capital: Zahedan)

Class CClass BClass A (World Heritage Sites)
Entrance Fee = 200,000 Rial (20,000 Toman)Entrance Fee  = 500,000 Rial (50,000 Toman)Entrance Fee = 1,00,000 Rial (100,000 Toman)
 _Iranshahr Castle (Naseri Castle)Great Museum of Zahedan
 _Quran Museum, IranshahrShahr-e Sukhteh Site
 _Museum of Anthropology, Zabol, Sistan _
 _Chabahar Museum _
 _Saravan Museum _
 _Kalporagan Clay Living Museum _
 _Post and Telecommunications Museum of Zahedan _

Qazvin

Class CClass BClass A (World Heritage Sites)
Entrance Fee = 200,000 Rial (20,000 Toman)Entrance Fee  = 500,000 Rial (50,000 Toman)Entrance Fee = 1,000,000 Rial (100,000 Toman)
Stone Museum(temporary closed)Cantor ChurchAlamut Castle
Qazvin’s Museum(temporary closed)Tomb of Hamdollah _
 _Mostofi(temporary closed) _
 _Ancient Jameh Mosque of Qazvin
 _Jameh Mosque Water Reservoir
 _Sardar Cistern Museum _ 
 _Chehelsotoon Museum _

Qom Province (Capital: Qom)

Class CClass BClass A (World Heritage Sites)
Entrance Fee = 200,000 Rial (20,000 Toman)Entrance Fee  = 500,000 Rial (50,000 Toman)Entrance Fee = 1,000,000 Rial (100,000 Toman)
 _Museum of Anthropology, Khane Zand _
 _Mollasadra historical house _
 _Gonbad Sabz Garden _
 _Qoli Darvish Historical Site _
 _Yazdan Panah Historical House _
 _Qarah Tappeh, Qomrud _
 _Maraje Museum _
 _Tepe Sarm _
 _ _ _

Sanandaj

Class CClass BClass A (World Heritage Sites)
Entrance Fee = 200,000 Rial (20,000 Toman)Entrance Fee  = 500,000 Rial (50,000 Toman)Entrance Fee = 1,000,000 Rial (100,000 Toman)
Hamam Khan MuseumAsef Vaziri Monument (Kurd House) Karaftoo cave
 _Khosro Abad Palace

 Kerman

Class CClass BClass A (World Heritage Sites)
Entrance Fee = 200,000 Rial (20,000 Toman)Entrance Fee  = 500,000 Rial (50,000 Toman)Entrance Fee = 1,000,000 Rial (100,000 Toman)
 _Jabaliyeh DomeArg-e Bam
 _Ganjali Khan MosqueMeymand Village
 _Rayen CitadelShahzadeh Mahan Historical Garden
 _Museum of Archeology, Kerman _
 _Ganjalikhan Bath _
 _Mousa Khani Mansion Jiroft Museum _
 _Musum of Traditional Musical Instruments _
 _Coin Museum _
 _Matbou’at Museum (Printed Matter Museum) _
 _Women Ganjali Khan Bathroom _

Kermanshah Province (Capital: Kermanshah)

Class CClass BClass A (World Heritage Sites)
Entrance Fee = 200,000 Rial (20,000 Toman)Entrance Fee  = 500,000 Rial (50,000 Toman)Entrance Fee = 1,000,000 Rial (100,000 Toman)
 _Tekiye Moaven AlmolkBisotun
 _Zagros Paleolithic Museum, BiglarbeygiTaq-e Bostan
 _The Stone Museum _
 _Anahita Temple _
 _Caligraphy Inscription Museum, Biglarbeygi _
 _Museum of Anthropology, Paveh _
 _Sonqor Museum, Sonqor Town _
 _Dalahou Museum _
 _Kangavar Museum _
 _Sahneh Museum _

Yasouj

Class CClass BClass A (World Heritage Sites)
Entrance Fee = 200,000 Rial (20,000 Toman)Entrance Fee  = 500,000 Rial (50,000 Toman)Entrance Fee = 1,000,000 Rial (100,000 Toman)
 _Yasuj Museum _

Gorgan

Class CClass BClass A (World Heritage Sites)
Entrance Fee = 200,000 Rial (20,000 Toman)Entrance Fee  = 500,000 Rial (50,000 Toman)Entrance Fee = 1,000,000 Rial (100,000 Toman)
 _Gorgan Museum of ArcheologyGonbad Kavus
 _Gorgan Handicraft MuseumGorgan Palace Museum
 _Gomishan Museum _
 _Natural History Museum of Gorgan _
 _Carpet Museum of Gonbad _
 _Azadshahr Museum _
 _Minoodasht Museum _

Gilan Province (Capital: Rasht)

Class CClass BClass A (World Heritage Sites)
Entrance Fee = 200,000 Rial (20,000 Toman)Entrance Fee  = 500,000 Rial (50,000 Toman)Entrance Fee = 1,000,000 Rial (100,000 Toman)
 _Rasht MuseumGilan Rural Heritage Eco-Museum
 _Iran’s National Tea Museum,  LahijanRudkhan Castle
 _White mosque,  Rezvanshahr _
 _Darzi Museum _

Lorestan Province (Capital: Khorramabad)

Class CClass BClass A (World Heritage Sites)
Entrance Fee = 200,000 Rial (20,000 Toman)Entrance Fee  = 500,000 Rial (50,000 Toman)Entrance Fee = 1,500,000 Rial (150,000 Toman)
 _Nurabad Museum, DelfanFalak-ol-Aflak Castle
 _Aligudarz MuseumFalakolaflak Museum of Archeology
 _Kuhdasht Museum _
 _Akhond Abu, Handicraft Museum _
 _Eftekhar Al-Islam Historical House _

Mazandaran(Sari)

Class CClass BClass A (World Heritage Sites)
Entrance Fee = 200,000 Rial (20,000 Toman)Entrance Fee  = 500,000 Rial (50,000 Toman)Entrance Fee = 1,000,000 Rial (100,000 Toman)
Sari History Museum  Kolbadi House (Handicraft Museum) _
Amol History MuseumNima Yushij’s House _
Babol History Museum Museum of Anthropology, Do HezarFarahabad Mosque _
Babol History Museum  Abbas Abad Historical and Tourism Complex _
Museum of Anthropology, Do HezarVaziri bath _
 _Gohar Tepe Museum Site _

Markazi Province (Capital: Arak)

Class CClass BClass A (World Heritage Sites)
Entrance Fee = 200,000 Rial (20,000 Toman)Entrance Fee  = 500,000 Rial (50,000 Toman)Entrance Fee = 1,000,000 Rial (100,000 Toman)
 _Four Seasons Bathhouse _
 _Historic Jameh Mosque of Saveh _
 _Archological Museum of  Jameh Mosque _
 _Hasanpour House (Handicraft Museum) _
 _Salar Mohtasham Museum, Khomein _
 _Honors Celebrities Museum (Mafakher va Mashahir Museum) _
 _Farmahin Tekyeh Museum _
 _Ashtian Museum _
 _Ab Arak Museum _
 _Mirshokraei House Museum _
 _Museum of Anthropology, Mahalat _

BandarAbbas

Class CClass BClass A (World Heritage Sites)
Entrance Fee = 200,000 Rial (20,000 Toman)Entrance Fee  = 800,000 Rial (80,000 Toman)Entrance Fee = 1,500,000 Rial (150,000 Toman)
 _Khan Bath, BastakHormoz Portuguese Castle
 _Harireh Ancient CityIndians Temple
 _Fekri House, Bandar LengehPersian Gulf Anthropological Museum
 _ _Galeh-Dari Bath, Qaleh Shahi

Hamedan

Class CClass BClass A (World Heritage Sites)
Entrance Fee = 1,500,000 Rial (150,000 Toman)Entrance Fee  = 500,000 Rial (50,000 Toman)Entrance Fee = 200,000 Rial (20,000 Toman)
Nazari Garden MuseumTuyserkan Museum  Mausoleum of Avicenna
Asadabad History MuseumMausoleum of Mir Razi ad-Din Artimani , TuyserkanMuseum Hegmataneh Site
 _Alaviyan DomeMausoleum of Baba Taher
 _History Museum of NahavandAli Sadr cave
 _Nushijan Hill _
 _Haj Agha Torab Hamam (Bathhouse Museum) _
 _Lotfalian Museum, Malayer _
 _Ganjnameh Ancient Inscriptions _
 _Stephen Gregory Church _
 _Qorban Historical Tower _
 _Hamam-e Qal’eh Museum of Anthropology (Bathhouse) _

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Iran

Here’s the list of Iran’s world heritages on Unesco’s Website:

  1. Meidan Emam, Esfahan
  2. Persepolis
  3. Tchogha Zanbil
  4. Takht-e Soleyman
  5. Bam and its Cultural Landscape
  6. Pasargadae
  7. Soltaniyeh
  8. Bisotun
  9. Armenian Monastic Ensembles of Iran
  10. Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System
  11. Sheikh Safi al-din Khānegāh and Shrine Ensemble in Ardabil
  12. Tabriz Historic Bazaar Complex
  13. The Persian Garden
  14. Gonbad-e Qābus
  15. Masjed-e Jāmé of Isfahan
  16. Golestan Palace
  17. Shahr-i Sokhta
  18. Cultural Landscape of Maymand
  19. Susa
  20. Lut Desert
  21. The Persian Qanat
  22. Historic City of Yazd
  23. Sassanid Archaeological Landscape of Fars Region
  24. Hyrcanian Forests

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