The Sangesar Nomadic Museum in central Mahdishar is dedicated to the Sangesari tribal people, whose homeland is this city and the mountain valleys surrounding it. The collection was assembled through the efforts of a local benefactor, Mr Pakzadian, working with donations from nomadic families and community members. It is small but focused, and it tells a story that is harder to find in the big Iranian museums.
The exhibits cover the full cycle of nomadic life: wool-working implements, the stages of spinning and weaving silk and woollen thread, traditional tools and utensils, weapons, clothing, needlework, and a reconstruction of the Siah Chador — the black tent (literally "black covering") that serves as the Sangesari summer dwelling. A dedicated section traces the urban life of Sangesar people in past decades, giving a sense of how the semi-nomadic identity has evolved alongside a more settled existence. The Sangesari tribe is notable among Iranian nomads for the exceptional length of their seasonal migration route — traditionally stretching over 1,500 kilometres — which is said to be the longest nomadic circuit in the world.