National Museum, Yangon (must see)
The National Museum of Myanmar, located in Dagon, Yangon, is the main museum of Burmese art, history and culture in Myanmar. Founded in 1952, the five-story museum has an extensive collection of ancient artifacts, ornaments, works of art, inscriptions and historic memorabilia, related to history, culture and civilization of Burmese people.
The National Museum of the Union of Burma was first opened in June, 1952 at the Jubilee Hall Building on Shwedagon Pagoda Road, Yangon. The museum was moved to a larger location at 24/26 Pansodan Street in 1970, and to its present location in 1996. The new five story National Museum has been open to public since 18 September 1996.
The National Museum of the Union of Burma was first opened in June, 1952 at the Jubilee Hall Building on Shwedagon Pagoda Road, Yangon. The museum was moved to a larger location at 24/26 Pansodan Street in 1970, and to its present location in 1996. The new five story National Museum has been open to public since 18 September 1996.
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National Museum on Map
Sight Name: National Museum
Sight Location: Yangon, Myanmar (See walking tours in Yangon)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Sight Location: Yangon, Myanmar (See walking tours in Yangon)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Yangon, Myanmar
Create Your Own Walk in Yangon
Creating your own self-guided walk in Yangon is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Western Yangon Walking Tour
The western region of the Yangon is the most magnificent and interesting part of the city. There are many tourist attractions of the highest caliber such as the Royal Barge, Shwedagon Pagoda and the National Museum. There are many thing to see there, so take this walking tour and don't miss out on seeing some of the most spectacular attractions in western Yangon.
Tour Duration: 4 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 8.9 Km or 5.5 Miles
Tour Duration: 4 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 8.9 Km or 5.5 Miles
Top Religious Sites
Yangon has a number of religious places that are a must see for each visitor that comes to Myanmar. There is a mix of religions in this city, which is why you can see different sacred places from pagodas (characteristic of Myanmar) to Baptist churches that were founded many decades ago, with the arrival of the missioners. Take this religious tour to visit the sacred places of Yangon.
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.6 Km or 2.2 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.6 Km or 2.2 Miles
Eastern Yangon Walking Tour
Eastern Yangon Tour will guide you to the most exciting places you've ever been. You will be able to visit the local markets so popular with tourists and locals alike, the city's historical jewels such as City Hall and High Court Building. At the end of the tour, visit the monastery and perhaps do some meditation.
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 6.7 Km or 4.2 Miles
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 6.7 Km or 4.2 Miles