The Museum of Natural History in Hamadan is a precious treasure of Iranian plant and animal species, which was founded in 1951 in an area of 60 square meters. The museum, after four times transformation, finally opened in a place with an area of 2000 square meters at the Faculty of Agriculture in Avicenna University in 1992. The Museum of Natural History in Hamadan, with its 6 main halls, has become one of the rich museums in Iran for study and research done by scholars and students. Every year, many scholars and researchers visit Hamadan as their destination. The works of this collection are kept in 6 salons, such as the Shelter and Coral Hall, the Geology Hall, the Mammals and Birds' Hall, the Aquatic Salon, the Butterfly and Insect Salon, and the Reptile Hall. In the oyster salon, internal and external samples of shellfish, sponges of the Persian Gulf and corals are presented in the form of 22 showcases, which is a unique collection in Iran. In the salon of butterflies and insects, there are more than 95 showcases, in addition to Iranian samples, they have also collected international samples. In Aquatics salon in Museum of Natural History in Hamadan, there is a small collection of live fish in salty and sweet water aquariums. Also in this salon, fixed fish are exposed to the public. In other salons taxidermy animals, life cycles of insects, minerals and gemstones are also shown. This museum is undoubtedly one of the best collections in the country in which they hold 50% of the species of mammals and 70% of the species of native birds. To visit exclusive collection of Museum of Natural History in Hamadan, you can go to Chahar Bagh-e Shahid Mostafa Ahmadi Roshan Street. Alaedin Travel advises you to travel to Iran and take a trip to Hamadam to visit Ganj-Nameh, Hegmataneh hill, Babataher's Tomb, Avicenna's tomb, and several other historical places. To have a memorable journey keep in touch with Alaedin Travel's experts. Book your flight and hotels on www.alaedin.travel
