Description |
In 1968, the National Museum of Bhutan was established in the renovated Paro Ta-dzong (lookout fortress) following the Royal command of the third King His Majesty Jigme Dorji Wangchuck. The National Museum was opened to public with modest collection, most of which were donated by the Royal family. Over time, the collection expanded and today the museum has close to 3000 artifacts of cultural and historical significance. The core objective of the museum is to collect, document, conserve, showcase and interpret artifacts. The museum carries out exhaustive research on these artifacts as historical evidence to substantiate tales. It holds colloquiums, symposiums and special exhibitions to make learning more interactive particularly to attract school going children and youth in general. The museum also takes exhibition abroad in collaboration with the host countries. Interested individual can either donate or sell their heirloom to the museum to be preserved for posterity. |
Phone(Office) |
+975 8 271257/272453/ +975 8 271510 / +975 8 272544 |
Fax |
+ 975 8 272543 |
Email |
tadzongmuseum@gmail.com |
Web Site |
https://www.nationalmuseum.gov.bt/ |
Address |
The National Museum of Bhutan is located in Paro, Bhutan, above the Rinpung Dzong Address: P.O. Box No. 1227, Paro, Bhutan |