National Museum in Yangon - Preserving Heritage & Years Past

The National Museum in Yangon makes its home in aRoyal Lion Throne that once belonged to King Thibaw
five-stored building situated on Pyay Road, within thealso resides amongst the others in this gallery, in this
Dagon Township of the city. Originally located in theintricate designs made out of ‘Yamaney’ timber
Jubilee Hall of Yangon since its initiation in 1952, thelion carvings.
museum was relocated to other locations until it madeAnother popular attraction of the National Museum in
its resting place at its current location.Yangon is the Yadanobon Period Exhibit Hall located
The museum is home to various artefacts such aswithin the ground floor of the structure. Housing various
memoirs from its history and countless artworksfashions and clothing items, including accessories,
denoting the talent of the Burmese folk. Resting withinjewellery and furniture, they provided insight into the
the confines of the museums walls rests thevarious ethnic groups and social classes that were
magnificent Lion Throne, which originates from thepresent over the years. Other relics housed within the
times where the Mandalay Royal Palace was in itsmuseum include royal belongings, prehistoric exhibits,
prime. The throne which survived the tyranny of Worldnatural exhibits, ornamented objects, murals from the
War II and came into the hands of the British which inBagan period as well as Myanmar paintings and
turn placed it in a museum in Calcutta India in1902.artworks.
Following the gain of independence, the wonderful relicIndulge in this historical and cultural journey and
was returned to its rightful home and now restsdiscover the fusion of what Mynamar has to offer as
peacefully in the National Museum in Yangon.you pass through the various halls of the National
The five floors of Yangon’s National Museum holdMuseum in Yangon. With hotel accommodation a dire
many treasures. The ground floor is home to annecessity, make sure to reserve in advance to avoid
extensive collection of religious text dating back fromdisappointment. Yangon accommodation is made
ancient Myanmarian times. Another spectacularavailable by hotels such as Parkroyal Yangon,
attraction within the museum is the throne room, whichMyanmar, which offers comfortable rooms and suites
is home to eight thrones of past Myanmar kings. Thecoupled with quality amenities and services.