Folk Heritage Museum

The Folk Heritage Museum spans three floors within a building made of rammed mud and timber, displaying everyday items from rural Bhutanese households.

Queen Mother Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck established this museum on July 28, 2001 to preserve and promote the traditional aspects of Bhutanese life.

Each floor of the museum represents different aspects of rural life, from storage areas and animal shelters to family living spaces and sacred altars.

The museum contains multiple exhibition rooms showcasing agricultural tools, traditional garments, ancient weapons, and domestic equipment used in medieval Bhutan.

Visitors can experience a restored mid-19th century traditional house that demonstrates the architectural methods and living arrangements of the Wang region.

Location: Thimphu

Inception: July 28, 2001

Floors above the ground: 3

Website: http://folkheritagemuseum.org.bt

GPS coordinates: 27.48258,89.63200

Latest update: March 6, 2025 08:26