National museum of Myanmar is an ideal destination in your trip to Yangon. This museum is a place for you to learn about the cultural and historical relics of Myanmar. There is a huge amount of rare artifacts, especially those related to the royal palace of Myanmar. A trip to the beautiful ancient city of Myanmar – Yangon promises to bring you many interesting experiences. This city attracts visitors with its unique culture, pagoda architecture as well as green space with many parks and lakes.

Visiting the National museum of Myanmar, visitors will have the opportunity to learn about the country and people of Myanmar through the historical stages. Each exhibit here reflects the country’s social, political, economic, traditional, customary or ritual status … in the process of development.
The National Museum of Myanmar was built in 1996 – a magnificent five-storey building, presenting a rich collection of Myanmar’s history and culture in archeology, ethnography, traditions, religion and art …
Myanmar established and launched the first National Museum in June 1952 with the base of the Jubilee Hall. In the early period, the museum played the role of a historical museum with the most fascinating historic artifacts- the “Royal Lion”.
Over time, museum collections are increasingly expanding, the museum moved to a three-storey building on Pansodan Road. However, there are still limitations of these constructions, after undergoing many restorations, The National Museum of Myanmar is now the most ideal place to learn about the history and traditional culture of Myanmar.

The National Museum of Myanmar divided into 14 galleries, followed by two themes: Myanmar culture and historical periods of Myanmar. The museum has 4 floors. The ground floor has 3 rooms, the first floor has 4 rooms, the second floor has 2 rooms, the third floor has 3 rooms and the fourth floor has 4 rooms.
The museum is now displaying rare Myanmar artifacts from prehistoric times, royal relics, temple relics, past travels, artwork, musical instruments and jewelry of the nations…
In addition, the museum houses thousands of fossils and artifacts, royal costumes and musical instruments.

Some basic information you should know:
– Visiting time: everyday, from 10:00 am to 04:00 pm (except for April-New Year Holidays)
– Address: Number 66/74 Pyay Road, Dagon Township, Yangon
– Phone number: 95-1-282608, 95-1-282563
– Entrance fee: nearly 5 USD (5000 kyat/person)

Other attractions in Yangon: National Museum of Myanmar; Shwedagon pagoda; Sule pagoda; Kalaywa Monastery; Immanuel Baptist Church; Myanmar Gems Museum; Bogyoke park; Mingalarbar Balloon; Saint Mary Cathedral Yangon; Yangon City Hall; Independence Monument Yangon; Karaweik Hall; Saint Mary’s Cathedral Yangon…