The story of the Amirkabir Cultural Foundation begins with a deep conviction held by the late Dr. Hassan Habibi, a man of intellect and service. In 1997, this belief became a reality, and an institution was born. It was meant to be more than just a name, it was meant to represent a philosophy. Dr. Habibi, with his thoughtful and caring perspective, saw the gifts he had received during his years of public service not as his own, but as a trust held on behalf of the Iranian people. And what better home for this trust than a place dedicated to the people themselves?

The Amirkabir Cultural Foundation became the home for these returned treasures. With love, Dr. Habibi also entrusted his personal collection to this foundation: his books, vibrant carpets, paintings—each with a story in its heart—and soul-stirring calligraphy. It was as if he wanted to say that this foundation is the essence of everything he cherished: the culture, art, and heritage of Iran. On the day the collection was officially opened, on the first anniversary of his passing, those in attendance did not just witness the inauguration of a place; they witnessed the culmination of a lifetime of love and dedication.