Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism

The Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts of Iran (Persian: وزارت میراث فرهنگی، گردشگری و صنایع دستی ایران, Vâzart-e Miras-e Ferhengi-ye, Gârdâshigâri-ye vâ Sânai'-ye Dâsti-ye Iran) is an educational and research institution overseeing numerous associated museum complexes throughout Iran. It is administered and funded by the Government of Iran. It was first established in 1985 by legislation from the Majlis merging 11 research and cultural organizations. In 2019, the Iranian Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO) was transferred into the Ministry.[3] The current Minister is Ezzatollah Zarghami, being appointed 25 August 2021 by Ebrahim Raisi.

Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts of Iran
وزارت میراث فرهنگی، گردشگری و صنایع دستی ایران
Vâzart-e Miras-e Ferhengi-ye, Gârdâshigâri-ye vâ Sânai'-ye Dâsti-ye Iran
Original logo from 2019
Flag of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts of Iran
Agency overview
Formed1985
Preceding agencies
  • Touring and Tourism Organization (1991 to 2003)
  • Deputy of Touring and Pilgrimage in Ministry of Islamic Guidance (1979 to 1991)
  • Ministry of Intelligence and Tourism (1974 to 1979)
  • Office of Tourism (1954 to 1963)
  • Touring Council (1941 to 1954)
  • Office of Tourists and publicity (1935 to 1941)
JurisdictionGovernment of the Islamic Republic of Iran
HeadquartersTehran, Iran
Employees7,200 (2013)[1]
Annual budget375 billion toman (2014)[2]
Agency executive
Websitewww.mcth.ir
The gates of Bagh Melli, where some offices of ICHTO are located. The gates were constructed during the Qajar dynasty.

It publishes and oversees the publication of many journals and books, and carries out projects in conjunction with foreign museums and academia. It is similar in scope and activity to the Smithsonian Institution.

Locations

Select list of notable museums and palaces overseen by ICHTO, listed in alphabetical order.

Some organizations administered by ICHTO

Select ICHTO archeological projects

ICHTO has branches in all Provinces of Iran that administer and operate local projects, sites and museums.

See also

References
  1. نیمی از کارکنان سازمان میراث فرهنگی دیپلمه اند Tabnak
  2. ۱۳۹۳ رشد ۳۲ درصدی بودجه میراث فرهنگی و گردشگری درسال IRNA
  3. "ICHHTO Converted Into Ministry, Mounesan Appointed Caretaker". Financial Tribune. 2019-08-21. Retrieved 2020-07-30.
  4. "Shams Palace Not Yet Under ICHHTO Ownership". Financial Tribune. 2017-05-07. Retrieved 2021-04-07.

Province branches
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