City: Nepal
What to do and see in Nepal, Nepal: The Best History Museums
Nepal (/nəˈpɔːl/ ( listen); Nepali: नेपाल Nepāl [neˈpal]), officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal (Nepali: सङ्घीय लोकतान्त्रिक गणतन्त्र नेपाल Sanghiya Loktāntrik Ganatantra Nepāl), is a landlocked country in South Asia located in the Himalaya. With an estimated population of 26.4 million, it is 48th largest country by population and 93rd largest country by area. It borders China in the north and India in the south, east, and west while Bangladesh is located within only 27 km (17 mi) of its southeastern tip and Bhutan is separated from it by the Indian state of Sikkim. A Himalayan state, Nepal has a diverse geography, including fertile plains, subalpine forested hills, and eight of the world's ten tallest mountains, including Mount Everest, the highest point on Earth. Kathmandu is the nation's capital and largest city. Nepal is a multiethnic nation with Nepali as the official language.
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1. Music Museum of Nepal
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By Murchungaa - Montreal, Canada
The Museum was founded in the year 1995 with a view of collecting, preserving and glorifying Nepali folk musical instruments. There are more than 100 ethnic groups in Nepal, each with their own culture and traditions to mark every occasion from birth to death with music. The museum holding a collection of 655 distinct Nepali folk musical instruments. Not easy to find, like all treasures, but when you will find it, you will really appreciate it! Martin from Montréal, Québec, Canada
2. Gurkha Memorial Museum
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4.5 based on 310 reviews
Reviewed By acton28 - Manchester, United Kingdom
Before doing so I took in the sights of Pokhara, a bat cave and the Gurkha Memorial Trust. Since joining the British Army in 1815, after showing valour in the battlefield against the British, the Gurkhas have enjoyed great connection with Britain and India. The museum itself was alike almost every museum and trust collection, with cabinets of medals, regalia and factsheets. Photos of hundreds of faces, stories and campaign information could be found throughout the large building. I was welcomed by two former Gurkha soldiers in full uniform and shown to the ticket desk, then set free to enjoy the words of regimental life, the sounds and read about Victoria Cross winners. A history sheet was handed to me and I spent a good couple of hours perusing the displays. I had passed the museum by chance, and prior to walking to Bat Cave in the direction of Mahendra Cave not even know there to be such a museum. I did not expect to be so detailed and well-constructed. The passion of many had created their space to inform, educate and celebrate. Here I learned the name Gurkha comes from the hill of Gorkha, and not from a specific race of people. Better to die than be a coward, is the Gurkha motto. Their history attains to that. Long may they have the welfare and care of those who respect them.
3. Taragaon Museum
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4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By aakriti2013 - Kathmandu, Nepal
There are so many museums and heritage sites in Kathmandu, that everybody knows about but Taragaon is one of its kind. Not many people within the city know about this place but you have to visit it to believe it. The museum houses drawings, sketches,paintings and other important documents that dates back in history. All of the photographs and sketches that are housed in the museum are donated by the artists themselves.
4. Tharu Cultural Museum and Research Center
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4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By 370lucief
Very interesting place where you can find more about the Tharu community's history and culture. Daily objects, paintings and explanations are exhibited along with photos. This complete work gives a very rich knowledge about the Tharus. The museum is not only a place where things are showed, it is also a research center where researchers of the whole world come to give their contributions and learn more. It is thus involved in the life of the community and the preservation of its culture. 2 big assets : the persons who work at the museum are very friendly, and for those who want to dig the topic, articles are available :).
5. Brass and Bronze Museum
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
Form follows function in this museum dedicated to the history of metalworking in Nepal.
6. The National Museum
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4.0 based on 90 reviews
Religious, secular and military artifacts of all kinds are housed in the three buildings comprising this museum complex.
Reviewed By oovavoo
Very informative museum with 3 separate buildings - historical statues, Buddhist religion and Nepal culture. Enjoyable
7. Pokhara Museum
8. Panauti Museum
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 5 reviews
9. Military Museum
10. Tharu Cultural Museum and Research Cente
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
