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Bangladesh National Museum
Best time to visit
Early in the morning, right when it opens (10:30-11:30), when the halls are still empty and there are no school groups. Avoid visiting at noon due to the heat from April to September.
Budget tips
Entry for locals costs only 30 taka (about 0.30 EUR), and for foreigners 500 taka (about 5 EUR). Discounts are available for students and schoolchildren, and admission is free on Mondays.
Recommended for
History lovers, Families with children, Geology and nature enthusiasts, Students and curious minds
Plan your visit
3-4 hours
About
Quick facts: More than 800,000 exhibits reflecting the country's history from prehistoric times to the present day are kept here. In one hall you can see a 4.5 billion year old meteorite fragment and next to it a royal gilded throne.
Highlights: Only here will you see an authentic 17th century Mughal ship from the Bengal delta, pulled directly from the riverbed and restored to the smallest detail. On the lower floor there is a life-sized concrete tiger scene where a Bengal tiger attacks a doe, and recorded sounds of the Sundarbans jungle can be heard around you.
Insider tips
- The biggest crowds are in the afternoon from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM, so plan your visit in the morning.
- Do not miss the ethnographic section on the second floor, where you will see authentic rural house interiors from different regions.
- Photography without flash is allowed in all sections, and there is no additional fee.
- Set aside at least 3 hours for your visit, as the exhibition is spread across three floors and 44 galleries.
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