Museums

Bangladesh National Museum

The Bangladesh National Museum in Dhaka holds archaeology, history, ethnography and fine art, with galleries devoted to Islamic art, ancient sculpture and contemporary painting. It is the country's largest museum.

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Who it is for

First-time visitors to Dhaka seeking an overview of Bangladeshi history and art.

How to use it

Use Galleries to understand the floor layout, then focus on the Islamic and fine arts sections.

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