Bangladesh National Museum
Historical Site National museum exhibiting Bangladesh's history and cultural artifacts
Dhaka’s National Museum houses archaeological, ethnographic and natural-history collections, plus exhibits on the country’s Liberation War; visitors come for historical displays and cultural context.
How to Get to Bangladesh National Museum #
The museum is in Shahbagh, central Dhaka, a short rickshaw or taxi ride from major hotels. The nearest landmark is the Shahbag intersection; public buses and ride-hailing services also serve the area.
Tips for Visiting Bangladesh National Museum #
- Allow at least two hours to see the highlights - the Liberation War galleries and numismatics collection deserve time.
- Photography rules can vary by gallery; ask staff before photographing exhibits.
- Weekdays are less crowded; visit in the morning to avoid school groups that arrive in the afternoon.
Best Time to Visit Bangladesh National Museum #
As an indoor museum, it can be visited year-round; winter months (Nov-Feb) offer easier travel around Dhaka and fewer storms.
Weather & Climate near Bangladesh National Museum #
Bangladesh National Museum's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) - Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) climate with hot summers (peaking in June) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 13°C to 34°C. Heavy rainfall (2164 mm/year), wettest in July with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C. The driest month with just 6 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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February
February is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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March
March is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm).
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April
April is hot, feeling like 32°C. Significant rainfall (150 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is hot, feeling like 33°C due to high humidity. Heavy rain (320 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is the hottest month, feeling like 36°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (353 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 36°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (413 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is the hottest month, feeling like 37°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (330 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 36°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (294 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (174 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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December
December is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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