National Museum

The National Museum captures the heritage of Bhutan, and promotes it through the well preserved artefacts displayed from across the country. It is among the few educational institutes which capture the country’s transition from as early as 4000 B.C, keeping its cultural inheritance intact. National museum is located very near to Paro Dzong and opens up from 9 AM to 4 PM every day except Mondays. Opened in 1968, the museum was made in a 17th century watch tower from where one can enjoy the panoramic views of Paro valley. The collection of fine arts, paintings and the stamp hall which displays the stamps like 3-D stamps, record stamps, and the famous triangular stamp depicting the yeti are among the favourites. The other section of the museum showcases the traditional dresses of Bhutanese people, the jewellery they wear and the handicrafts. Preserving culture and its values is one of the Nine Domains of Gross National Happiness, the philosophy for national development of Bhutan.