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Museum of National History Nepal

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 17:27:00 +0545

The Natural History Museum of Nepal is located near the Swayambhunath Hill and has a stable partnership with the Institute of Science and Technology. Together, they coordinate projects and programs to aid in the research and preservation of rare and threatened fauna and flora species. Though it is among the least frequented museums in the...

Bronze and Brass Museumms in Nepal

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 17:24:00 +0545

The beautiful Bronze and Brass Museum Standing opposite the National Woodworking Museum of Nepal, lies within the Pujari Math in Tachapal Tole in Bhaktapur, lies. This attractive Nepali museum with full of bronze and brass statues is housed within an ancient building, dating back to the 15th century. It is housed in a newly renovated building...

National Woodcarving Museum

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 17:22:00 +0545

The National Woodworking Museum is located in Tachapal Tole (Dattatreya Square) in the beautiful city Bhaktapur. Upon entering the museum, guests ask for the exhibits. However, the building itself is the museum and contain very finely carved pillars, windows, doors, and struts.

Patan Museum

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 17:18:00 +0545

Patan Museum is located inside Patan Durbar Square at Keshav Narayan Chowk's residential palace specializes in bronze statues and religious objects. Some of the art goes back to as early as the 11th century. Some of the art goes back to as early as the llth century, and there is evidence that certain objects date from the period of the...

National Art Gallery

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 17:17:00 +0545

The National Art Gallery is located in the beautiful historical city Bhaktapur and is housed in the old Malla Palace of 55 Windows in the Bhaktapur Durbar Square. The main attraction of the museum is Collection of Manuscripts and chronicles The museum has a rich collection of paubha scroll paintings,...

Tribhuwan Museum

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 17:09:00 +0545

Tribhuvan Museum located Hanuman Dhoka in Kathmandu Durbar Square highlights the life of King Tribhuvan (1906-1955) who helped liberate the country from the Rana regime in 1951 since the King Tribhuvan was a highly respected and loved member of the Nepali community. The Tribhuvan Museum pays tribute to this amazing leader and many Nepali�s come...

National Museum

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:59:00 +0545

The National Museum of Nepal located on the way to Swayambhunath Hill was established in 1928AD as an arsenal museum in the historical building which was constructed in early 19th century by General Bhimsen Thapa. The initial name of this museum was Chhauni Silkhana which literally means "the...

Museums in Nepal

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:55:00 +0545

Nepal has glorious past and priceless heritage to boast about. The country has a special tryst with history. From the birth of Buddha to the reign of Ranas, Nepal has seen it all. Nepal's tryst with the history has left many witnesses. These witnesses have been protected in the museums and galleries across Nepal. They are being protected...