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Destination guide
Bangladesh National Museum
বাংলাদেশ জাতীয় জাদুঘর
Four floors of the country's whole story at Shahbagh — ancient Bengal, folk art, the Language Movement and the 1971 Liberation War galleries. The perfect air-conditioned midday break in the museum zone.
History & significance
It began as the Dhaka Museum in 1913 and became the national museum in 1983 — the central repository of the country's archaeology, history and Liberation War collections.
How to get there
Beside the Shahbagh crossing — any central bus or rickshaw, or walk from Dhaka University / TSC.
Entry fee
৳20–40 · verified
Bangladeshi adult ৳40, child ৳20; SAARC ৳300, other foreigners ৳500.
Opening hours & best time
Sat–Wed 10:30–16:30; Friday afternoon; closed Thursday. Tuesdays run as a school-visit day with restricted public access.
Best time
A winter midday — both heat and crowds are lower.
Traveller tips
Keep two hours minimum — the Liberation War galleries alone deserve one.