Bangladesh National Museum Dhaka Shahbagh Visiting Times

National Museum Dhaka is one of the largest museums in South Asia. It locates at Shahabag. One of the center points of Dhaka Bangladesh. Its establishment was in 1913.

National Museum Dhaka

The national museum preserves the archaeology, classical, decorative, and contemporary arts. It contains a unique collection of art from prehistory to the present time. The museum includes stone, wooden, and metal sculptures. You will also find in stone inscriptions, copper plates, terracotta, and other archaeological beauties. The largest collection of ancient arms and armor will fascinate you. You will find the reputed works of Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin and other artists. You will be able to learn about the language movement and the liberation war of Bangladesh. The museum is playing an important role in the preservation of our culture.

Contact Address

Shahabag, Dhaka, Bangladesh Phone (PABX): +88-02-58614842, +88-02-58614880, 58615012-3 Fax: +88-02-9667381 E-mail: dgmuseum@yahoo.com Official Website: www.bangladeshmuseum.gov.bd

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Single Entry Fee

Bangladeshi Citizens: 20 Taka Citizens of SAARC Countries: 20 Taka Other Foreign Citizens: 100 Taka

Visiting Hours

The site remains open throughout the week. The opening hour is 10.30 pm. The closing time is 5.30 pm. You will get tickets on the spot.

April to September(summer) Sat-Wed: 10.30 AM -17.30 PM Friday: 15.00 PM - 20.00 PM October to March(winter) Sat-Wed: 09.30 AM -16.30 PM Friday: 14.30 PM - 19.30 PM Ramadan Sat-Wed: 09.30 AM -15.00 PM

How to Go

The national museum is located at Shahabag. It is near to Dhaka University campus. The distance of the site from the national airport is 15.1 kilometers. You may need 35 minutes to reach the place. The distance from the Gabtoli bus terminal is 8.2 kilometers. You may need 15 minutes without any traffic. The site is close to Saidabad bus station. The distance is only 5.6 kilometers. You can reach the site by bus, CNG, or private car.

Accommodation and Food

The site is close to the Rupushi Bangla Hotel. It is a five-star hotel. You may also consider Sonargaon Pan Pacific Hotel. You will get both local and foreign foods in the hotels. Tourists may also try out delicious foods nearby.

Nearby Tourist Spots

There are many sites nearby. You may visit the Dhaka University campus. You may also pay a visit to Curzon Hall, High Court Mazar, Lalbagh Fort. So, we hope that the above information will guide you when you pay a visit to the national museum next time.