Bangladesh National Museum, National history museum in Shahbag, Bangladesh.
The Bangladesh National Museum is a history museum in Shahbag, Dhaka, with galleries devoted to natural history, classical art, and ethnology. The collection spreads across multiple floors and presents archaeological finds, coins, sculptures, and manuscripts from different periods.
The institution opened in 1913 as the Dacca Museum and was declared a national museum in 1983. Over the following decades the collection grew to document contemporary events as well.
The name reflects the country's foundation after independence in 1971, while classrooms and study groups regularly visit the halls to learn about the region's past. Visitors see textiles, ceramics, and religious objects that reveal everyday life across different regions.
The halls are organized by theme and can be visited in any order, with orientation boards on each floor to help you navigate. A full visit takes between one and three hours depending on your interest.
A large sculpture of a royal Bengal tiger greets visitors in the entrance area and serves as a popular photo spot. A dedicated hall displays documents and photographs from the 1952 Language Movement, which led to the recognition of Bengali.
Location: Shahbag
Inception: 1913
Official opening: August 7, 1913
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Operator: Bangladesh Government
Address: Shahbag, Dhaka-1000
Phone: +8801552375647
Email: dgmuseum@yahoo.com
Website: http://bangladeshmuseum.gov.bd
GPS coordinates: 23.73755,90.39410
Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:27
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