The Holy Defense Museum in Tehran, Iran, is a large war museum dedicated to the Iran-Iraq War (1980–1988), known in Iran as the Sacred Defense. It showcases Iran’s military history, the war’s impact, and the resilience of the Iranian people.
Holy Defense Museum
Sarv Street, Haqqani expressway
Vanaq square
Tehran
+98 21 8865 7026 -8398
Wednesday & Thursday 09:00 – 17:00
Friday 10:00 – 17:00
Saturday – Monday 09:00 – 17:00
Admission fee
Gift shop
Aircraft collection
Bell 214A 6-49** Iranian Army
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2-4*** 3-44** 3-5614 3-**** 3-7107 22533 | Bell 214A
Bell (Agusta) AB-206A JetRanger II Bell AH-1J International Cobra McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom II Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-21U Northrop F-5E Tiger II Sukhoi Su-22UM4K |
Main Exhibits & Features:
- War Galleries:
- Multi-sensory exhibits with 3D projections, artifacts, and interactive displays.
- Detailed accounts of major battles and war strategies.
- Panorama Hall:
- A 360° cinematic display recreating key war moments.
- Missile & Weaponry Displays:
- Includes missiles, tanks, aircraft, and other military hardware.
- Martyrs’ Hall:
- Honoring Iranian soldiers who lost their lives.
- Trenches & War Simulations:
- Replica of war frontlines with sound effects and visuals.
- Peace & Resistance Section:
- Focus on post-war reconstruction and Iran’s stance on regional conflicts.
- Outdoor Park:
- Features military vehicles, war monuments, and memorials.
Bell AH-1J International Cobra 3-44** Iranian Army
McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom II 3-5614 Iranian Air Force
Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-21U 3-**** Iranian Air Force
Northrop F-5E Tiger II 3-7107 Iranian Air Force
Sukhoi Su-22UM4K 22533 Iraqi Air Force
Photos Petr Nesmerak