Bagan Archaeological Museum
ပုဂံရှေးဟောင်းသုတေသနပြတိုက်
A large museum in Old Bagan displaying Bagan-era Buddha images, inscriptions and mural fragments, helping you understand the history of the plain of thousands of temples.
The Bagan Archaeological Museum stands in Old Bagan beside Gawdawpalin Temple. Its building uses a traditional Burmese-style roof and opened around 1998. The galleries display bronze, stone and wooden Buddha images removed from temples, Bagan-era inscriptions (including replicas of the Myazedi Inscription, carved in four languages: Pali, Mon, Pyu and Burmese), pottery, mural fragments, and the traditional costumes and hairstyles of Myanmar's ethnic groups. A visit of one to one and a half hours gives a systematic understanding of Bagan's history and architectural development, so it is recommended to come before visiting the temples. Entry is normally charged separately (about 5,000 kyat for foreign visitors, subject to change on site), and the museum may close on Mondays and public holidays.
Opening hours
About 09:00–16:30; closed Mon (check on site)
Nearby sights
- Gawdawpalin Temple
- Mimalaung Kyaung
- Pahtothamya Temple
- Tharabha Gate
- Mingalazedi Pagoda
- Nathlaung Kyaung Temple
- Shwegugyi Temple
- Mahabodhi Temple, Bagan