House of Iran

House of Iran in San Diego, CA serves as a premier cultural institution dedicated to showcasing and promoting Persian heritage to diverse audiences worldwide. Located in the internationally renowned Balboa Park, House of Iran operates as a non-profit organization that brings authentic Iranian culture, art, history, and traditions to hundreds of thousands of visitors annually. The organization specializes in cultural education and community engagement through a comprehensive calendar of events and programming. House of Iran hosts weekly open houses every Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., providing accessible opportunities for the public to experience Persian culture firsthand. The organization regularly organizes major events including the Festival of Nowruz, Persian Harvest Festival, Ethnic Food Fairs, and the December Nights celebration, which draw some of Balboa Park's largest attendances. As a chartered member of the House of Pacific Relations since 1992, House of Iran maintains its commitment to being non-political, non-religious, and non-sectarian in all operations. The organization's distinctive Persian-motif cottage, completed in 2003, stands as a historical landmark approved by seventeen separate committees and serves as the centerpiece for cultural programming. House of Iran's operations are entirely volunteer-driven, operated by dedicated board members and community volunteers who share a passion for preserving and sharing Iranian cultural heritage with San Diego's diverse population and international visitors to Balboa Park.