The National Museum is located in Shah Bagh, the heart of the capital, Dhaka. Holds all memories for ages. A was established on 20 March 1913. And on 7th August 1913 it was inaugurated for all. Today’s national museum started its journey in 1913 under the name of Dhaka Museum in a room of Dhaka Medical College. It was accorded the status of National Museum on 13 November 1983.
The then Governor of Bengal Lord Carr Michael inaugurated the Dhaka 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 in a four-story building of about 20,000 square meters. It is the largest museum in South Asian countries.
Familiar with every phase of history, tradition, culture and civilization of Bangladesh
National Museum plays a special role for this. Especially our new generation should go to National Museum to know the history and traditions of the 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 door 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, you will also see Bangladesh’s plants, animals, Sundarbans, tribal lifestyles, 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. Weapons of different periods, musical instruments, porcelain handicrafts, cottage crafts, manuscripts, contemporary art and various traditions of Bangladesh are decorated.
On the third floor of the building there are portraits of famous people of the world, paintings and various signs of world civilization.
From April to September i.e. during 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.
The National Museum is closed only on Thursdays of every week and public holidays. Besides, the museum is open on the remaining six days of the week. However, the schedule of visits varies slightly depending on the day and month. Besides, the museum is open for visitors on special days like Victory Day, Independence Day, February 1st, Pahela Baishakh.
The National Museum is open from October to March i.e. in winter 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. Ticket price for entry of children from 3 to 12 years is Tk 20.
Besides, children and students are given free access on various national days. Guides are available for foreign visitors.
Ticket Type | Price (BDT) | Service Charge |
---|---|---|
Bangladeshi (Adult) | 40.00 | 4% |
Bangladeshi (Child) | 20.00 | 4% |
Student | Free | Free |
Foreign | 500.00 | 4% |
SAARC | 300.00 | 4% |
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.
Bangladesh National Museum
Shahbagh, Dhaka – 1000
Email: dgmuseum@yahoo.com
Web: www.bangladeshmuseum.gov.bd
Phone: +88-02-8619396-9, +88-02-8619400
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