Bangladesh is rich with cultural resources and is one of the countries having the most number of well kept cultural materials in the world. The country’s collections of ancient artifacts that came from the ruins of many of the historical places in Bangladesh are reserved inside the country’s museums and galleries. Being a country with a number of museums, here are the top 4 of these which are mostly visited by tourists and travelers from around the world:

The Bangladesh National Museum – located in Shahbagh, Dhaka. This museum was built in1913 with four different departments with a total of forty galleries. The museum has the collections of different ancient stones and metal sculptures. Bangladesh National Museum also displays the country’s collection of old coins, silvers and other metal art works. There are also exhibits of the country’s textiles including the famous muslin fabric. Here, one can also find a vast collection of ancient paintings and handicrafts. Bangladesh National Museum is open daily except on Thursdays.

Mukti Juddho (Liberation War) Museum – located in Segunbagicha, in the city of Dhaka. This museum holds the scarce photographs of Bangladesh’s liberation war items that were used by the unsung heroes of the country’s glorious war. Visitors are always welcome to visit the museum for them to see the treasured historical pieces they have. The museum is open daily except during Sundays.

Ahsan Manjil Museum – sited in Old Dhaka, in the Buriganga’s river bank. This museum was once the home of the Nawabs who were the Rulers of Dhaka. The residence was later made into museum. This Victorian style fort is brightly painted in pink. This museum holds the ancient portraits, furniture, utensils and a collection of household articles used by the Nawabs during their occupation here.

Folks Arts Museum – located at Snagoan, Dhaka. This museum was built in 1975 fulfill the wish of the famous painter, Shilpacharya Zainul Adebin. This museum is the home of the country’s cultural heritage. Exhibiting the Bangladesh’s traditional and uniquely designed artworks.

Tags: Art Galleries, Bangladesh, Museums

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