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Planning your visit

Interest in Bhutan is steadily rising, as many international observers consider Bhutan to be a land of happiness, especially as a result of the government’s activity in nurturing the concept of Gross National Happiness. Visitor numbers to Bhutan and to the Museum are increasing every year and we welcome your interest as well.

Opening Hours

  • The National Museum is open five days per week from Tuesday to Saturday.  It is closed on government holidays, Sundays and Mondays.
  • Summer opening hours (April – October) 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Winter opening hours (November –March)  9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Admission Fees

Local Nu. 10
SAARC Country Citizens Nu. 50
Non-SAARC Country Citizens Nu. 200
Bhutan Students Nu. 5
Monks, Nuns, and Children under 10 yrs. Free

Location/Address

The National Museum of Bhutan is located in Paro, Bhutan, above the Paro Rinpung Dzong

The address is: P.O. Box No. 1227, Paro, Bhutan

Contact information for the Museum:

Telephone:  + 975 8 271511

EPABX: +975 271257 or 272453

Email: nmb@druknet.bt

Webpage:  www.nationalmuseum.gov.bt

PLEASE NOTE:  Photography and videography are not permitted inside the museum.  Please place your cameras in the lockers located at the Museum entrance.  Photography is permitted outside the museum building and on the grounds.  Visitors are also requested not to picnic inside the museum premises.  Thank you for your cooperation.

National Museum of Bhutan

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