Bangabandhu Military Museum

Updated April 15, 2024

Bangabandhu Military Museum – Nakshabid

# Bangabandhu Military Museum (now Bangladesh Military Museum): What to See, Hours, and How to Visit

Located on Bijoy Sarani beside the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Novo Theatre, this large, purpose-built complex presents Bangladesh’s military history across dedicated Army, Navy, Air Force, UN peacekeeping, and national history galleries. The museum was inaugurated in January 2022 after a major redevelopment. Tribune

> Name update: In March 2025, authorities announced that “Bangabandhu Military Museum” would be renamed Bangladesh Military Museum. You may still see the former name on older signs, websites, and social posts. Daily Star

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## Why go

– Comprehensive galleries under one roof. The institution is organized into multiple sections: a Bangladesh History Gallery (ground floor), Bangladesh Army (2nd floor), Bangladesh Air Force (3rd), UN Peacekeeping (mezzanine/upper level), and Bangladesh Navy (basement). Exhibits include aircraft engines, missiles, armored vehicles, uniforms, dioramas, and more.
– Modern, interactive presentation. The design partners include Nakshabid Architects, MDM, Foster Lomas, and exhibition designers Real Studios; the galleries use interactive media such as AR/VR and holograms.
– On-site cinema. A Star Cineplex branch operates within the museum complex (single screen, ~183 seats), opened in May 2022. Business Standard

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## Essential visitor info

Address: Bijoy Sarani, Dhaka 1215, Bangladesh.

### Opening hours
– Sat, Sun, Mon, Tue, Thu: 10:30–18:30
– Fri: 15:00–19:30
– Closed: Wednesdays & government holidays
– Last entry: 1 hour before closing (exhibition rooms vacated 30 minutes before closing) Military Museum

### Tickets (posted rates)
– Bangladeshi citizens (age > 5): BDT 100
– SAARC citizens: BDT 300
– Foreign visitors: BDT 500
– Free: Children under 5; freedom fighters; persons with special needs
– Concession tickets are not sold.

Contacts (official): +880-1769017770; [email protected].

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## What you’ll see inside

– Bangladesh History Gallery: Orientation to the country’s path to independence and the 1971 Liberation War context.
– Army, Navy, and Air Force galleries: Weapons, vehicles, aircraft components, naval torpedoes and ASW gear, and service-specific histories and insignia. Outdoor and indoor displays include items like an FM-90 surface-to-air missile system, MiG-29, and anti-aircraft platforms (as documented in the museum’s photo reporting).
– UN Peacekeeping & CHT exhibits: Materials focused on Bangladesh’s UN missions and internal security history.
– Toshakhana Jadughor (Treasure Gallery): Gifts and awards to national leaders, displayed in a dedicated space within the complex.

Architecture and interiors emphasize a dramatic central atrium and extensive use of multimedia; multiple design sources and the Business Standard’s feature piece detail the project’s intent and layout. Business Standard

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## Planning tips

– Arrive early for full coverage. The last entry is one hour before closing; galleries are cleared 30 minutes before closing. Time your visit to cover each level. Military Museum
– Combine with nearby learning. The museum sits beside the city’s Novo Theatre on Bijoy Sarani, making a practical double-stop for culture and science in one corridor. Business Standard
– Check the current name on tickets and signs. Some platforms and boards may already use “Bangladesh Military Museum,” reflecting the 2025 renaming decision; others may still show “Bangabandhu Military Museum.” Daily Star

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## Accessibility and inclusivity notes (as published)
– Admission is free for persons with special needs; children under five are also free. (No other concessions are offered.)

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## At a glance

– Type: National military museum (Bangladesh Army-administered)
– Location: Bijoy Sarani, Dhaka (adjacent to the Novo Theatre) Business Standard
– Opened (redeveloped complex): January 6, 2022 Tribune
– Star Cineplex on site: Opened May 12, 2022; ~183 seats Business Standard
– Current naming: Transitioned in 2025 announcements to “Bangladesh Military Museum” Daily Star

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## Map coordinates
23.7641273, 90.3854234 (Bijoy Sarani, Dhaka). (For navigation; verify live traffic before setting out.)

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### Source notes & currency
– Hours and ticketing come from the museum’s official pages; always recheck before visiting, as schedules and rates can change without notice. Military Museum
– Renaming is based on March 2025 reporting from national outlets. Daily Star
– Galleries/design and on-site cinema are documented by The Business Standard, Daily Star, and partner/exhibition sites. Business Standard

If you’re building an itinerary around Dhaka’s modern history, pair this stop with the Liberation War Museum for deeper context on 1971 and its aftermath.

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