NATIONAL MUSEUM

Established in 1913, the national museum was - shifted to the present four storied building at Shahbag in 1983, the museum has forty galleries under four departments, namely:
National History, History and cultural art, Ethnography and Decorative art and Contemporary art and Civilization.

The museum contains a large number of interesting collections including ancient stone and metal sculptures and statues, old coins, metal images, books on art, ivory and silver filigree works, textiles including the world famous fabric muslin, embroidered quilt (Nakshi kantha), arms and ammunitions of the bygone warriors, varieties of fine handicrafts and models of village and town life, contemporary paintings and sculptures. The gallery has a section devoted exclusively to our heroic liberation war.

Open : Saturday - Wednesday, 10:00 am - 7:00pm and Friday 3.00 p.m - 8.00 p.m. and closed on Thursday
Entrance Fee : 10.00
Phone : 880-2-8619396-99

MUKTI JUDDHO (Liberation war) MUSEUM

Situated at Segunbagicha area of the city, the museum contains rare photographs of our liberation war and items used by the freedom fighters and martyrs of our glorious war of independence.
Phone : 880-2-9559091
Fax : 880-2-9559092

ZIA MEMORIAL MUSEUM

The place has developed into a full-fledged museum by September 1993 with a well-equipped  conference room, a library and as many as 12 galleries. A total of 743 exhibits that include 336 souvenirs and 13 documents are laid out across the galleries. The radio transmitter, the microphone, the chair and the table which were used by Shahid President Ziaur Rahman when reading the Declaration of Independence in 1971 are displayed in galleries 1 and 2. His personal effects and belongings are exhibited in galleries 3, 4 and 5. In galleries 4 & 7 are put up portraits of the martyred President and the gift items that were presented to him by different Heads of states and diplomats. Gallery 12 contains a reconstruction of the event of this martyrdom.

AHSAN MANZIL MUSEUM

Situated in the old part of Dhaka on the bank of the river Buriganga the majestic Ahsan Manzil was once the home of the Nawabs(Rulers) of Dhaka, and now a museum. The victorian style palace, painted bright pink, and with a huge dome at the top is a silent spectator to many historic events. Ahsan Manzil museum has 31 rooms and 23 galleries displaying portraits, furniture and household articles and utensils used by the Nawabs.

FOLK ART MUSEUM

The Folk Art Museum, which was established in 1975 to fulfill the dream of the celebrated painter Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin, has a rich collection of different folk objects of aesthetic and utilitarian values. These reflect the temperment, skill and expertise of the artists and artisans who made them. The museum is a national institution which represents the traditional art and heritage of Bangladesh, exhibiting objects of exceptional design and skill.

Open : Saturday - Thursday 9.00a.m to 5.00 p.m.
Phone : Ph: 880-2-9716960.

SCIENCE MUSEUM

Located at Agargaon, the museum is a modern learning centre related to the latest scientific discoveries.

ETHNOLOGICAL MUSEUM

The ethnological museum at Chittagong has extensive facilities for ethnological research. The museum houses a selection of objects associated with the 12 ethnic tribes of Bangladesh and also of many tribes of Australia, India and Pakistan. Visitors have to pay a small entrance fee.

COURT BUILDING MUSEUM

Situated on the Fairy Hill in Chittagong, this building commands a magnificent bird's eye view of the port-city .The court building was a witness to many activities during the war of liberation in 1971. The museum commemorates many of the important events of the time. A museum has recently been established here.

TRIBAL MUSEUM

The only Tribal Cultural Museum in the Hill Tracts region was established at Rangamati town in 1978 and is run by the Tribal Cultural Institute. It preserves valuable objects and articles of different tribes depicting their socio-economic, cultural and historical traditions. These include typical tribal dresses, ornaments, arms, ammunitions, coins, statues made of gold, bronze and other metals, musical instruments, ivory products, handicrafts and paintings on tribal life, etc.

Open : Saturday - Thursday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. and closed on Friday and Public Holidays.

VARENDRA RESEARCH MUSEUM

Situated at Rajshahi, this museum has a rich collection of objects from Mohenjodaro and also from 16th to 19th centuries. The museum is devoted to the study of ancient history and culture. Its rich collection contains interesting objects of Hindu, Buddhist and Muslim heritage. The museum is maintained by Rajshahi University .