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Explore National Museum and Military Museum with professional guide

Nepal

National Museum and Military Museum

Cancellation policy

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Duration 4 hours

Duration supplied by the experience provider.

Language

English

Group size

1–15 travelers

Full description

National Museum is the first public museum of Nepal which was not opened till 1938 to general public. It was an arsenal museum and repository of weapons as well as a private collection of Royal family and Rana Prime Ministers. It was accessible to the general public in 1938 AD and was named as “Chhauni Silkhana“.It was renamed as Nepal Museum in 1942. It was formally named as National Museum (Rastriya Sangrahalaya) in 1967. Ever since its inception, the museum has collected thousands of pre-historical, archeological , history and culturally important objects and thus occupies as very prominent position as a repository of ancient Nepalese art, culture, sculpture and painting.

Opposite the National Museum in an army compound, this will likely appeal only to fans of military history. Lined up on parade outside the museum are a two-person tank, Nepal’s first ever Rolls-Royce, gifted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1961, and a Sky van transport plane.

Itinerary

National Museum. 10:00 am or 12:00 pm: Hotel pick up and drive to Chhauni National Museum has three exhibition buildings in its premise named as Historical building, Juddha Jatiya art gallery and Buddhist art gallery. Its collections are able to give clear and detail information about Nepalese art and culture to its visitors.

Military Museum. The interior displays lead past endless paintings of death and mayhem depicting Nepali battles over the centuries, including several against British and Tibetans, as well as an armory, including a fine bazooka and circular weapon rack. Look for the portrait of the intriguing 18th-century queen Rajendra Laxmi Devi Shah, who trained as a soldier and led her army on three campaigns.

What’s included

Included

  • Guide
  • Entrance fee
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Private transfer by luxurious vehicle
  • Guide fee
  • Entrance fees with camera

Not included

  • Any meals or drinks
  • Tips

Important information

Meeting point

Nepal

Don’t forget

Not wheelchair accessible Not stroller accessible Not suitable for pets No public transportation nearby Infant seats unavailable Hotel pick up and drop off outside Kathmandu city ring road in additional cost. Hotel pick and drop off service from Hotel inside Kathmandu city ring road.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation if cancelled more than 24 hours before start. 100% charge if cancelled within 24 hours of start.

Your host

VE

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With GetExperience since 2026

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