The Tribhuvan Museum Kathmandu Durbar Square

The museum is specially designed to display all the events, personal belongings, mementos of the late King Tribhuvan (1906 - 1955). He is fondly remembered as the father of the nation as he was primarily instrumental in ushering democracy in Nepal in 1951. The museum has a rare collection of photos, paintings / portraits of Royal family members.

The Natural History Museum:

Situated at the southern foothills of Swoyambhunath, the museum is a window to the natural history of Nepal. The museum has a size able collection of different species of animals, butterflies and plants. The special feature of this museum is a serial display of diverse life specie from prehistoric shells to the stuffed animals, birds, crocodiles and many other interesting exhibits. It is open on all the weekdays except Saturdays and government holidays.

The Birendra Museum:

This museum is a recent addition in the Palace complex. This museum particularly contains the personal possessions of the present monarch, Late King Birendra Shah, including royal attires that he had donned during various state and historic occasions. Also on display are gifts, Medals, honorary titles received from other head of states and other interesting memorabilia.

Patan Museum:

Located in the palace complex of Patan Durbar Square, the Patan Museum is a house to some of the unique medieval works in bronze. The earliest specimens date back to 11th century or even earlier Lichhavi period. Most of the exhibits are deities from the Buddhist pantheon like images of Buddha’s and Lakeshore. And in the lesser number, there are icons from Hindu pantheon like Vishnu and other deities.

Kapilvastu Museum:

Located in Tilaruakot (near the archaeological ruins of Tilaurakot palace complex - the ancestral home of Lord Buddha), the Kapilvastu Museum is about 26 km from Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha. The museum has an interesting collection of coins, pottery, toys and other artifacts dating from 7th century B.C. to Fourth century AD. The museum also displays some unique jewelry pieces dating the same period. The museum remains closed in Thursdays and government holidays.

The National Art Gallery:

Located in the famous place complex of Bhaktapur Durbar Square, the Gallery is in fact a unique museum. The Gallery consists of some of the rarest paintings of Nepal and a wide array of manuscripts with painted covers and illustrations. Although this Gallery is primarily a 'Museum' of paintings from early to late Malla period, the Gallery also contains bronze, brass, stone and wooden images. In fact, the gallery is the virtual treasure house to explore the medieval art tradition of Nepai. The museum remains closed on Thursdays and government holidays.

Nepal Art Council Gallery:

Situated in Babar Mahal- on the way to Tribhuvan International Airport, the Gallery has an excellent space area for exhibitions. The gallery occasionally exhibitions of paintings and sculptures. Owned by a local non - governmental organization the gallery is noted for the display of works of selected artists of the country and abroad.

NEF-ART (Nepal Fine Art) Gallery:

A few minutes’ walk down the street of Gabahal from the fabled Patan Durbar Square, the gallery is specially noted for its bias for traditional Nepalese paintings and sculptures. The gallery holds occasional exhibition of traditional (Nepalese) paintings locally known as 'Paubhas'. Paubhas display an idealistic type of expression, flat bright colors, and intricate outline - primarily of Buddhist or Hindu pantheon.

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