Bangladesh National Museum, National history museum in Shahbag, Bangladesh.
The Bangladesh National Museum spans multiple floors containing galleries dedicated to natural history, classical art, contemporary civilization, and ethnological displays.
Established in 1913 as the Dacca Museum, the institution received its current designation as the national museum of Bangladesh in 1983.
The museum exhibits showcase traditional artifacts, archaeological discoveries, and historical objects that represent the development of Bangladesh through centuries.
The museum charges different entrance fees for locals, SAARC country visitors, and international tourists, with free admission for children under three.
The museum collection includes a large statue of a royal Bengal tiger and exhibits documenting the 1952 Language Movement.
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: May 27, 2025 10:05
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