Pars Museum

29°36′57.63″N 52°32′42″E / 29.6160083°N 52.54500°E / 29.6160083; 52.54500 The Pars Museum (Persian: موزه پارس) is a museum in Shiraz, Fars province, Iran. Founded in 1936 under Reza Shah Pahlavi, it is located in Nazar Garden.

Pars Museum
Interactive map of Pars Museum
LocationShiraz, Iran
Founded1936

The octagonal building was the place in which royal guests were hosted by the Zand dynasty of Iran. It was also used for holding official ceremonies. It is the burial place of Karim Khan Zand.

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