MUSEUMS BHUTAN
National Museum of Bhutan
National Museum of Bhutan is a cultural museum in the town of Paro in western Bhutan. Established in 1968 it was built from the renovation of the ancient Ta-dzong building under the command of His Majesty, the King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, the third hereditary Monarch of Bhutan. The necessary infrastructure was created to house some of the finest specimens of Bhutanese art, including masterpieces of bronze statues and paintings. Suitable galleries were constructed to house the extensive collections. Works of art were elegantly displayed on scientific lines.
Bhutan Textile Art Museum
Consisting of a library of books and other publications related to textile arts and workshops where visitors can learn about textile making techniques and the relationship of textiles to tradition, economy, environment and lifestyle. At the Textile Museum you will see a beautiful display of the garments worn by the Bhutanese from the
Folk Heritage Museum
The Phelchey Toenkhyim (Folk Heritage Museum) was inaugurated by Her Majesty, the Queen Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck, who is the founder and patron of the Museum, on 28th July 2001.
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