MATRIMONY

The new  exhibition of museum is about Matrimony, narrated by the treasure of malek national liberary and museum.

Malek National Library and Museum Institution (MNLMI) is the first private museum of Iran andone of the six large libraries holding exquisite manuscripts. The MNLMI collection is a rich treasure of the best manuscripts and the Iranian historical artworks. The Institution is located in the historical precinct of “Bagh-e Melli” that is considered as the cultural-historical center of Tehran. The MNLM visitors include a large number of university students, researchers, as well as tourists who enjoy its library and museum facilities.

Besides the printed books and historical periodical documents, Malek National Library possesses 19000 rare and exquisite manuscripts that provide a very good source for many scholars and students.
Malek National Museum is also consisted of a collection of precious artworks of the Iranian history since the first millennium B.C. to present that is classified as follows:
1- The collection of artworks included paintings by famous Iranian artists such as Kamal-ol-Molk,
miniature paintings, illuminated manuscripts, and some works by European painters.
2- The lacquer art collection contained pen boxes, book covers, and mirror-cases decorated with lacquer paintings.
3- The historical coins collection consisted of about 9000 pieces of coins and Iranian medals minted since the first millennium B.C. to present.
4- The collection of 100,000 postage stamps included the first stamps printed in Iran and the ones printed abroad.
5- The collection of artworks donated by lady Ezzat-Malek Malek, the daughter of Haj Hossein Aqa Malek comprised of Qajar paintings, manuscripts, documents, pen boxes, hookah bowls, as well as lacquer works.
6- The calligraphy collection embraced the artworks of the greatest and well-known Iranian and Islamic artists.
7- The collection of decorating arts included carpets, rugs, vases, chandeliers, and furniture
8- The collection of Haj Hossein Aqa Malek’s personal belongings, including his artworks, writings, and portraits displayed in the exclusive Exhibition Room of Haj Hossein Aqa Malek
9- The gallery of periodic exhibitions held regularly on traditional Iranian Islamic arts.