National Museum of Bhutan, National museum in Paro, Bhutan.
The National Museum of Bhutan occupies the Ta Dzong building, a circular structure with walls measuring 2.5 meters thick, located above Rinpung Dzong.
The building started as a watchtower in 1649 under Governor Tenzin Drukdra, later transforming into the National Museum of Bhutan in 1968.
The museum holds 3,000 Bhutanese artworks spanning 1,500 years, including bronze statues, paintings, and artifacts from different Buddhist schools.
Museum entry requires advance booking, with separate fees for Indian nationals at 200 Nu and international visitors at 500 Nu.
Among its collection, the museum displays a stone egg reportedly laid by a mule in 1928 in Trasgiyangtse and an 8th-century meteoric iron.
Location: Paro
Inception: 1968
Official opening: 1968
GPS coordinates: 27.42873,89.42548
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:33
Memorial Chorten
21.4 km
Punakha Dzong
46.4 km
Buddha Dordenma statue
21.8 km
Tashichho Dzong
21.8 km
Chimi Lhakhang
46 km
Dechencholing Palace
23.9 km
Rinpung Dzong
313 m
Wangdue Phodrang
47.1 km
Simtokha Dzong
24.3 km
Jigme Dorji National Park
58.6 km
Kyichu Lhakhang
5.1 km
Tango Monastery
27.9 km
Motithang Takin Preserve
19.2 km
National Library of Bhutan
21.3 km
Chagri Monastery
28.9 km
Gipmochi
54.7 km
Jangtsa Dumtseg Lhakhang
1.4 km
Dechen Phodrang Monastery
22 km
Folk Heritage Museum
21.3 km
Lingzhi Yügyal Dzong
47.7 km
Nalanda Buddhist Institute, Bhutan
41.3 km
Torsa Strict Nature Reserve
37.5 km
Dungkar monastery
46.7 km
Punakha Cantilever Bridge
46.4 km
Category:Punakha Suspension Bridge
47.4 km
Wangdue Phodrang Dzong
47.1 km
Phari Dzong
43.9 km
Tsimasham
38.3 kmVisited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes