Located in Tehran, beside Laleh Park, and founded in 1976, the Carpet Museum of Iran exhibits a variety of Persian carpets from all over Iran, dating from the 16th century to the present. The museum's exhibition hall occupies and its library contains approximately 7,000 books. The museum was designed by architect Abdol-Aziz Mirza Farmanfarmaian. The perforated structure around the museum's exterior is designed both to resemble a carpet loom, and to cast shade on the exterior walls, reducing the impact of the hot summer sun on the interior temperature. See also Iran National Heritage Organization List of museums in Iran References External links Website of the Carpet Museum of Iran About the Carpet Museum of Iran Carpet Museum in Contemporary Architecture of Iran's Official website 1976 establishments in Iran Architecture in Iran Carpet Persian rugs and carpets Culture in Tehran Museums in Tehran Museums established in 1976 Textile museums Abdol-Aziz Mirza Farmanfarmaian buildings