Bagan Archaeological Museum, Archaeological museum in Old Bagan, Myanmar
The three-story octagonal museum building houses extensive collections of Bagan period artifacts, stone inscriptions, and Buddha statues near Gawdawt Palin Pagoda.
The museum originated in 1904 near Ananda Temple as a small brick building, later relocated and expanded to its current location, opening in 1998.
The Myazedi inscriptions, displayed in four languages including Pyu, Mon, Myanmar, and Pali, serve as reference texts for understanding ancient Myanmar scripts.
The museum welcomes visitors daily from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM except Mondays and public holidays, with exhibits spread across multiple specialized galleries.
The rooftop provides views of Bagan's temples, while bronze statues of King Pyusawhti and five mythical creatures guard the museum entrance.
Location: Bagan
Inception: 1904
GPS coordinates: 21.16788,94.85616
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:59
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