Decorative Arts Museum of Iran

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    Ostandari St, city centre
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Near the entrance to the Chehel Sotun Palace in Estafan are three museums. The Decorative Arts Museum of Iran is in a building that once served as stables and warehouse to Safavid kings. Today it contains a fine collection from the Safavid and Qajar periods, including miniatures, glassware, lacquer work, ancient Qurans, calligraphy, ceramics, woodcarvings, traditional costumes, weapons and horse gear. The other two museums are the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Natural History Museum.