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.
Bangladesh National Museum at a Glance#
Address: Shahid Sriti Shoudho, Shahbag, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh
Website: http://www.bangladeshmuseum.gov.bd/
Hours: Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00, closed Mondays (confirm before visiting).
Admission: Adult 20-30 BDT for some special exhibits; general entry often nominal or free (confirm on site).
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Ideal | 13° - 26° | 19° | 6 mm | mostly sunny | 66% | 0.6 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 10.7h |
| February | Ideal | 16° - 29° | 22° | 22 mm | mostly sunny | 56% | 0.8 m/s | 1.3 high | 11.3h |
| March | Excellent | 20° - 33° | 27° | 59 mm | some cloud | 54% | 1.4 m/s | 1.6 very high | 11.9h |
| April | Good | 24° - 34° | 32° | 150 mm | partly cloudy | 65% | 1.6 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.6h |
| May | Acceptable | 25° - 33° | 33° | 320 mm | overcast | 76% | 1.4 m/s | 1.8 very high | 13.1h |
| June | Acceptable | 26° - 32° | 36° | 353 mm | overcast | 87% | 1.6 m/s | 1.7 very high | 13.4h |
| July | Acceptable | 26° - 32° | 37° | 413 mm | overcast | 90% | 1.6 m/s | 1.8 very high | 13.3h |
| August | Acceptable | 26° - 32° | 37° | 330 mm | overcast | 90% | 1.4 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.8h |
| September | Acceptable | 26° - 32° | 36° | 294 mm | overcast | 89% | 1.0 m/s | 1.7 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Good | 24° - 32° | 32° | 174 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 0.7 m/s | 1.6 very high | 11.5h |
| November | Ideal | 19° - 30° | 25° | 32 mm | mostly sunny | 79% | 0.5 m/s | 1.2 high | 10.9h |
| December | Ideal | 14° - 26° | 20° | 11 mm | mostly sunny | 75% | 0.6 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 10.6h |
