Located at Agargaon, the museum is a modern learning centre related to the latest scientific discoveries.
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Established in 1913, the national museum was - shifted to the present four storied building at Shahbag in 1983, the museum has forty galleries under four departments, namely: National History, History and cultural art, Ethnography and Decorative art and Contemporary art and Civilization. | |
The museum contains a large number of interesting collections including ancient stone and metal sculptures and statues, old coins, metal images, books on art, ivory and silver filigree works, textiles including the world famous fabric muslin, embroidered quilt (Nakshi kantha), arms and ammunitions of the bygone warriors, varieties of fine handicrafts and models of village and town life, contemporary paintings and sculptures. The gallery has a section devoted exclusively to our heroic liberation war. |
Just outside of the city of Dhaka, lies one of the most historic cities in Bangladesh, namely Sonargaon. With its magnificent ancient buildings and monuments, it is only fitting that this wonderful capital would become home to a museum that captures and preserves the traditions and culture of the people of Bangladesh. The Folk Art Museum, or Folk Art and Crafts Museum, was established in Sonargaon in 1975, which has not only become a major attraction in the city but for the entire region.
The museum is located on a picturesque fifty hectare piece of land that consists of breathtaking landscapes, peaceful artificial lakes and ponds, and of course the structures that make up the Folk Art Museum complex. The main museum concentrates it attention to the skills and expertise of the artisans and artists of the country. The two smaller Folk Arts and Crafts Museums exhibit wooden crafts, brass, bamboo and metal crafts, painted work, instruments, pottery, textiles, ornaments and much more. Other facilities at the museum complex include a crafts sales centre, restaurants, crafts village, library, rest house, documentation centre, stage and godwon. Local families visit the complex not only to explore their own history, but to enjoy the tranquility of the complex. What once was only a dream for Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin, a legendary painter in Bangladesh, has become a complex filled with history, education and beauty. The Folk Art Museum is a wonderful attraction to visit while in the Dhaka region, and can be enjoyed by the entire family. Discover the Folk Art Museum, and discover Banglades
One of the most cultural enriching attractions in the city of Chittagong is the Ethnological Museum. It is a museum that preserves the past, but also grows and develops, as the people of Bangladesh evolve, and is therefore documenting the present, for future generations to look back and reflect on. The Ethnological Museum is one of the most specialized museums in Bangladesh and is a symbol of unity and progress. It is here where all the tribes of Bangladesh, past and present come together, to educate the public and promote understanding and tolerance of each other.
Inside the Ethnological Museum, visitors will be taken through the ages, discovering the development of the twelve tribes in Chittagong and the twenty nine ethnic groups that are found in Bangladesh. The eleven galleries in the museum bring these tribes to life through breathtaking paintings, models, environment reconstruction, maps, photographs and a variety of items. Each display has a plaque that describes the tribes and gives background information to explain the exhibit to visitors. Some of the items on display include weaponry, vases, weaving, clothing, boats, scissors, bamboo pipes, wooden shelves, and ornaments. The museum has also extended itself to tribes that are located in India, Australia and in Pakistan. The Ethnological Museum is therefore a comprehensive look into the people of Bangladesh and how each tribe used to live, play and practice traditions. It also documents the growth and development of the people of Bangladesh and will continue to enhance their exhibits as these tribes head towards the future.
Court Building Museum is situated on the Fairy Hill. This building commands a panoramic bird's eye view of Chittagong. This had been the scene of intense activity During the Independence War in 1971 this had been the scene of intense activity. A museum has been established here.
The only Tribal Cultural Museum in the Hill Tracts region was established at Rangamati town in 1978 and is run by the Tribal Cultural Institute. It preserves valuable objects and articles of different tribes depicting their socio-economic, cultural and historical traditions. These include typical tribal dresses, ornaments, arms, ammunitions, coins, statues made of gold, bronze and other metals, musical instruments, ivory products, handicrafts and paintings on tribal life, etc.
Just a short distance away from the Rajshahi University in Rajshahi, in Bangladesh, is the Varendra Research Museum. Over the years, the museum has not only gained popularity as a research centre, but as an attraction in Bangladesh. Established in 1910, the Varendra Research Museum became a part of the Rajshahi University in 1960 and is known to be the oldest museum in the subcontinent. This fact and that it is home to the largest collection of archaeological and historical artifacts and documents in regard to Bangladesh, makes this an Attractions in Bangladesh attraction worth visiting.
The massive collection held by the museum includes items that date as far back as the sixteenth century and pays tribute to the history of the Muslim, Hindu and Buddhist religions. Its library, therefore, has an extensive range of six thousand manuscripts and twenty-two thousand books that are not only in the Bengali language, but also in Persian, Sanskrit and Arabic. The museum has always boasted six large galleries, but has recently added exhibits that display ancient and medieval artifacts and historical items in its folklore gallery. Another fascinating exhibit is the tribal Culture in Bangladesh culture section that reflects on the heritage of the Rajshahi region.
In the first gallery, visitors will be left breathless at the magnificent exhibits that were conserved and were once owned by the Indus Valley Civilization. Ancient scripts and Sompur items are also displayed, and their history chronicled. The second and fifth galleries have been dedicated by the museum to detailed stone and wood sculptures that were carved by the Hindus and Buddhists. In galleries three and four, beautiful sculptures of the Hindu gods adorn the building, while the sixth gallery has a vast range of stone inscriptions left behind from old Bangla, and some are in Sanskrit, Arabic, Persian and others are from the Muslim times. The black stone sculptures are definitely a main attraction at the museum as they are the best preserved and make up the biggest collection in Bangladesh.
As a research facility, the Varendra Research Museum is vital for studies in history, archaeology and in anthropology. Working together with students and the university has enabled the museum to make significant discoveries and explore new territories. Their dedication and the tireless work being done by them is seen throughout the halls of the galleries. It allows locals and visitors to journey back in history and time to reflect on the progress that has been made since ancient times.