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National Museum of Bhutan

Ta Dzong

The National Museum was established in 1968 and is housed inside a circular Ta Dzong, an ancient watchtower. It is located above Paro Dzong and has the largest collection in Bhutan, featuring a fascinating array of arts, relics, religious Thangkha paintings, household items, ancient arms, handicrafts, stuffed animals, and Bhutan’s famous stamps, among others. 

Trips that visit National Museum of Bhutan

Near National Museum of Bhutan

Other places within 15 km.

  1. Dzongs & Fortresses

    Paro Rinpung Dzong

    The construction of the Paro Dzong began in 1644 on the order of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal.

    363 m away
  2. Temples & Monasteries

    Druk Choeding Lhakhang

    Druk Choeding temple was built in 1525 by Ngawang Chogyel, one of the prince-abbots of Ralung in Tibet and an ancestor of the Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel.

    905 m away
  3. Markets & Crafts

    Paro Weekend Market

    Paro market is very vibrant during weekend .The market has got the small stalls and big shops selling the best at reasonable prices.The market not only offers fashionable…

    1 km away
  4. Temples & Monasteries

    Kyichu Lhakhang

    Kyichu Lhakhang is believed to be one of the 108 temples constructed in the 7th century by King Songtsen Gampo of Tibet.

    1.4 km away
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