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Museum and gallery, Dhaka

Liberation War Museumমুক্তিযুদ্ধ জাদুঘর

Time needed
Two hours.
best months
Nov–Mar
Cost
Small ticket.

A museum at Agargaon that tells the story of the 1971 war through documents, objects and the personal belongings of those who fought and died.

At a glance

Founded
1996
Present building
2017, Agargaon

About

Founded by citizens in 1996 in a house in Segunbagicha, the museum moved to its own purpose-built home at Agargaon in 2017. Its galleries go from the history of Bengal to the movements of the 1950s and 1960s, the genocide of 1971 and the war itself.

Some rooms are hard to see, with photographs and remains from the killings; it is an essential visit to understand the country.

Getting there: Metro to Agargaon, then a short walk.

Things to do

  • Follow the galleries in order, from history to 1971.

Good to know

  • Check the weekly closing day before you go.

Getting there

Read the Dhaka guide

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