Discover the National Museum of Nepal, a treasure trove of historic art, culture, and weaponry. Explore ancient artifacts and marvel at military history exhibits.
Discover the National Museum of Nepal, a treasure trove of historic art, culture, and weaponry. Explore ancient artifacts and marvel at military history exhibits.
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The National Museum - 10:00 am or 12:00 pm: Hotel pick up and drive to Chhauni
National Museum has three exhibition buildings in its premise named as Historical building, Juddha Jatiya art gallery and Buddhist art gallery. Its collections are able to give clear and detail information about Nepalese art and culture to its visitors. - **Military…
- The National Museum - 10:00 am or 12:00 pm: Hotel pick up and drive to Chhauni
National Museum has three exhibition buildings in its premise named as Historical building, Juddha Jatiya art gallery and Buddhist art gallery. Its collections are able to give clear and detail information about Nepalese art and culture to its visitors.
- Military Museum - The interior displays lead past endless paintings of death and mayhem depicting Nepali battles over the centuries, including several against British and Tibetans, as well as an armory, including a fine bazooka and circular weapon rack. Look for the portrait of the intriguing 18th-century queen Rajendra Laxmi Devi Shah, who trained as a soldier and led her army on three campaigns.

- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Guided tour with professional fee included
- Entrance fees included, camera permitted
- Travel in comfort with private luxury vehicle transfer
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Guided tour with professional fee included
- Entrance fees included, camera permitted
- Travel in comfort with private luxury vehicle transfer
- Any meals or drinks
- Tips
- Any meals or drinks
- Tips
The National Museum holds the distinction of being Nepal’s first public museum, though it wasn’t open to the public until 1938. Initially, it served as an arsenal museum and a repository for weapons, as well as a private collection for the Royal family and Rana Prime Ministers. In 1938 AD, it became accessible to the public and was called “Chhauni…
The National Museum holds the distinction of being Nepal’s first public museum, though it wasn’t open to the public until 1938. Initially, it served as an arsenal museum and a repository for weapons, as well as a private collection for the Royal family and Rana Prime Ministers. In 1938 AD, it became accessible to the public and was called “Chhauni Silkhana.” It was renamed the Nepal Museum in 1942 and officially became the National Museum (Rastriya Sangrahalaya) in 1967. Since its establishment, the museum has amassed thousands of pre-historical, archaeological, historical, and culturally significant items, securing its status as a key repository of ancient Nepalese art, culture, sculpture, and painting.
Located opposite the National Museum in a military compound, this site will likely attract enthusiasts of military history. Displayed outside the museum are a two-person tank, Nepal’s first Rolls-Royce, gifted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1961, and a Skyvan transport plane.
- Hotel pick up and drop off outside Kathmandu city ring road in additional cost.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.