| The National Museum in Yangon makes its home in a | | | | Royal Lion Throne that once belonged to King Thibaw |
| five-stored building situated on Pyay Road, within the | | | | also resides amongst the others in this gallery, in this |
| Dagon Township of the city. Originally located in the | | | | intricate designs made out of ‘Yamaney’ timber |
| Jubilee Hall of Yangon since its initiation in 1952, the | | | | lion carvings. |
| museum was relocated to other locations until it made | | | | Another 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 as | | | | within the ground floor of the structure. Housing various |
| memoirs from its history and countless artworks | | | | fashions and clothing items, including accessories, |
| denoting the talent of the Burmese folk. Resting within | | | | jewellery and furniture, they provided insight into the |
| the confines of the museums walls rests the | | | | various ethnic groups and social classes that were |
| magnificent Lion Throne, which originates from the | | | | present over the years. Other relics housed within the |
| times where the Mandalay Royal Palace was in its | | | | museum include royal belongings, prehistoric exhibits, |
| prime. The throne which survived the tyranny of World | | | | natural exhibits, ornamented objects, murals from the |
| War II and came into the hands of the British which in | | | | Bagan 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 relic | | | | Indulge in this historical and cultural journey and |
| was returned to its rightful home and now rests | | | | discover 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 hold | | | | Museum in Yangon. With hotel accommodation a dire |
| many treasures. The ground floor is home to an | | | | necessity, make sure to reserve in advance to avoid |
| extensive collection of religious text dating back from | | | | disappointment. Yangon accommodation is made |
| ancient Myanmarian times. Another spectacular | | | | available by hotels such as Parkroyal Yangon, |
| attraction within the museum is the throne room, which | | | | Myanmar, which offers comfortable rooms and suites |
| is home to eight thrones of past Myanmar kings. The | | | | coupled with quality amenities and services. |