Bangladesh National Museum

The National Museum continues to preserve all the memories of Bangladesh's growth over the ages. In 1913 in a room of Dhaka Medical College, this National Museum started its journey under the name of Dhaka Museum. The then Governor of Bengal Lord Carr Michael inaugurated the Dhaka Museum. In 1983, the name of Dhaka Museum was changed to Bangladesh National Museum.

Currently, the Bangladesh National Museum is being managed under the Ministry of Culture, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh. The Bangladesh National Museum is located on the south side of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University in the Shahbagh area of ​​Dhaka. There are more than 83,000 artifacts in 46 galleries of this four-story building of about 20,000 square meters. It is the largest museum in South Asian countries.

The National Museum plays a special role in getting acquainted with every phase of the history, tradition, culture and civilization of Bangladesh. Especially the new generation should visit the National Museum to know the history and traditions of our country. Bangladesh Museum can be a suitable place for educational tour to gain knowledge about Bangladesh.

The main museum building can be seen through the entrance arch. The entrance to the main building is flanked by two ornate cannons. And inside the building are beautiful Novera sculptures. The ground floor of the main building has a few eateries, a souvenir shop and a luggage storage area. Ascending the stairs you will find gallery guides on each floor. Through the guide, you can know where and what is in this museum.

The first floor of the museum is decorated with everything from Bangladesh. The entire Bangladesh has been highlighted. Starting with the map of Bangladesh, on this floor you will also see Bangladesh's plants, animals, Sundarbans, lifestyles of tribes, mineral rocks, sculptures, coins and various sculptures of ancient times.

On the second floor of the building, you can see the evolution of the civilization and history of Bangladesh. This floor is decorated with weapons of different periods, musical instruments, porcelain handicrafts, cottage crafts, manuscripts, contemporary art and various traditions of Bangladesh. On the third floor of the building there are portraits of famous people of the world, paintings and various signs of world civilization.

Bangladesh National Museum is closed every Thursday and public holidays. Besides, the museum is open on the remaining six days of the week. However, the museum is open for visitors on special days like Victory Day, Independence Day, February 1, Pahela Baisakh.

From April to September (summer) the National Museum is open from 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM and on Fridays from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

From October to March (winter) the National Museum is open from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm and on Fridays from 3 pm to 8 pm.

The museum is closed on Thursdays and Fridays during Ramadan and is open from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm.

You have to buy a ticket to enter the museum. There is a ticket counter next to the main gate. National Museum ticket price for children from 3 to 12 years is Tk.20. Entry ticket price for all Bangladeshi visitors above 12 years is Tk 40.

The entry fee for foreign visitors has been kept at 500 rupees. However, visitors from SAARC countries can enter the National Museum by buying a ticket for Tk 300.

Besides, children and students are given free access on various national days. Guides are available for foreign visitors.

The National Museum is located next to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University in Shahbagh. You can reach here by CNG, private car or any bus plying on Shahbagh route.

- There is no rule to take pictures inside the museum, so avoid entering with a camera. - Keep mobile phone off unless necessary. - Avoid talking loudly. - No outside food or water can be taken inside the museum. - Refrain from touching the artifacts on display. – Treat foreign visitors well.