Museums in Bangladesh
13 museums in Bangladesh.
Top museums in Bangladesh
Bangabandhu Memorial Museum
Memorial museum
The house at Dhanmondi 32, also known as Bangabandhu Bhaban, was the personal residence of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding president of Bangladesh. The flag of Bangladesh was officially hoisted...
Bangabandhu Military Museum
Military museum
Run by the Bangladesh Army, the Bangabandhu Military Museum, also known as the Bangladesh Military Museum, presents the country's military history and heritage through its exhibits. The collection...
Bangladesh National Museum
History museum
More than 50,000 ancient and medieval coins, Buddhist sculptures from the Gandhara period and exhibits on the 1971 Liberation War all belong to the Bangladesh National Museum (বাংলাদেশ জাতীয়...
Bangladesh National Zoo
Zoo or aquarium
Covering 186 acres in Dhaka's Mirpur section, Bangladesh National Zoo (বাংলাদেশ জাতীয় চিড়িয়াখানা) is the largest zoo in the country. It holds a mix of native and non-native animals and draws about...
National Museum of Science and Technology
Science and technology museum
As Bangladesh's only science museum, the National Museum of Science and Technology (জাতীয় বিজ্ঞান ও প্রযুক্তি জাদুঘর) in Dhaka has a national role. Alongside its work as a museum, it organizes...
Toshakhana
Gifts presented to the President and Prime Minister of Bangladesh become property of the state, and the Toshakhana (তোষাখানা) is the specialized treasury that holds them. It forms part of...
Museums by city in Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s museum landscape is centered in Dhaka, where many of the country’s major collections explore language, independence, political history, archaeology, and folk culture. Visitors can move from the Bangladesh National Museum in Shahbag to the Liberation War Museum in Agargaon, then continue to sites tied to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. On Mooseum, these places become easier to compare and plan, especially if you want to group nearby museums into a single day.
Beyond the capital, museums in Bangladesh often reflect local identity and memory. Smaller institutions such as Kangal Harinath Museum connect visitors to regional literary and journalistic history, while larger family destinations like Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Safari Park and the Bangladesh National Zoo broaden the idea of what a museum visit can include. Together, they show how heritage in Bangladesh is presented through objects, archives, currency, military history, wildlife, and everyday social change.
A museum trip here often combines indoor galleries with busy urban travel, so knowing location and timing matters. Dhaka traffic can shape your schedule more than distance alone, and some museums close weekly or keep shorter hours on Fridays. Mooseum helps visitors navigate Bangladesh’s museum scene with practical information and digital wayfinding, whether you are focusing on national history, planning a family outing, or looking for a deeper introduction to Bengali culture.
Map of museums in Bangladesh
Museums in Bangladesh: questions
- How many museums are there in Bangladesh?
- Mooseum lists 13 museums in Bangladesh. Dhaka has the most, with 9.
- Strong focus on the Language Movement, Liberation War of 1971, and the political history of Bangladesh, especially in Dhaka museums
- National institutions such as Bangladesh National Museum present archaeology, sculpture, manuscripts, ethnography, and folk traditions under one roof
- Specialized collections include the Bangladesh Bank Taka Museum, where visitors can explore the design and history of Bangladeshi currency
- Bangabandhu-related museums document the life and legacy of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman through preserved residences, archives, and interpretive exhibits
- Family-friendly sites such as Bangladesh National Zoo and Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Safari Park add wildlife and educational experiences to cultural itineraries
- Check weekly closing days before you go; many museums in Bangladesh are closed one day a week, and Friday hours may differ from other days.
- In Dhaka, allow extra travel time between museums because traffic can be heavy, especially in the late morning and early evening.
- Carry small cash or a local payment option for tickets and transport, as smaller venues may not always support international cards.
- Plan indoor museum visits during the hotter or rainier months, particularly from April to September, and keep water with you for travel between sites.
All museums in Bangladesh
Every museum in Bangladesh listed on Mooseum. Search by name or type.
| Name | Type | Website | Links | Stats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bangabandhu Memorial MuseumThe house at Dhanmondi 32, also known as Bangabandhu Bhaban, was the personal residence of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding president of Bangladesh. The flag of Bangladesh was officially hoisted... | Memorial museum | www.bangabandhumuseum.org.bd |  | — |
Bangabandhu Military MuseumRun by the Bangladesh Army, the Bangabandhu Military Museum, also known as the Bangladesh Military Museum, presents the country's military history and heritage through its exhibits. The collection... | Military museum | www.bangabandhumilitarymuseum.com | | — |
Zoo or aquarium | www.safariparkgazipur.info.bd | | — | |
— | www.bb.org.bd/museum/index.php | | — | |
Bangladesh National MuseumMore than 50,000 ancient and medieval coins, Buddhist sculptures from the Gandhara period and exhibits on the 1971 Liberation War all belong to the Bangladesh National Museum (বাংলাদেশ জাতীয়... | History museum | www.bangladeshmuseum.gov.bd | | — |
Bangladesh National ZooCovering 186 acres in Dhaka's Mirpur section, Bangladesh National Zoo (বাংলাদেশ জাতীয় চিড়িয়াখানা) is the largest zoo in the country. It holds a mix of native and non-native animals and draws about... | Zoo or aquarium | www.dhakazoo.org | | — |
— | www.kangalharinath.org.bd | | — | |
Military museum | www.liberationwarmuseumbd.org | | — | |
National Museum of Science and TechnologyAs Bangladesh's only science museum, the National Museum of Science and Technology (জাতীয় বিজ্ঞান ও প্রযুক্তি জাদুঘর) in Dhaka has a national role. Alongside its work as a museum, it organizes... | Science and technology museum | www.nmst.gov.bd | | — |
— | osmanimuseum.org.bd/site | | — | |
— | www.bangladeshpost.gov.bd | | — | |
ToshakhanaGifts presented to the President and Prime Minister of Bangladesh become property of the state, and the Toshakhana (তোষাখানা) is the specialized treasury that holds them. It forms part of... | — | bangabhaban.portal.gov.bd | | — |
— | www.ru.ac.bd/facilities/varendra-research-museum | | — |