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National Museum

Tag-Dzong | Rinpung Dzong, Paro, Bhutan
+975 (2) 29 138
Ranked #4 of 4 attractions in Paro
3.5 of 5 stars 25 Reviews
Type: Museums
Description: This former fortress was turned into a museum in 1968.
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San Clemente, California
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Would like to have seen it in its usual location in the Watchtower. However, it has been moved next door until damage can be repaired for the recent quake. More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Since there is not much to see in the country, this museum gives you some idea of the evolution of culture and country More

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Singapore, Singapore
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

Closed for major repairs after earthquake. Opened one small adjacent bldg to off-handedly display a few items. More

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sacramento
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

Worth the visit..high above the Paro valley you can see glacier covered Himalayan mountains. Th museum is modest but contains 18th century Thangkas and historical photos of the 5 kings of Bhutan. More

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San francisco
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

The Museum was damaged in the earthquake earlier last year and was closed. Did not see any renovation or refurbishment during the visit More

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Singapore, null, Singapore
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

It was an enrichment. The narrative story about buddhism by the museum monk was excellent and interesting. More

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Geelong, Australia
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27 reviews 27 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

Unfortunately the watchtower was damaged so displays had to be moved to a purpose built building. A lot of the exhibits, including stamp display, are not included. However the photos of the kings were very interesting and the views of the valley were great. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012

Unfortunately the museum had been damaged in an earthquake so the contents had been moved to an adjacent administrative building. The contents are spectacular and a must see. I hope funding can be obtained to present them in better light as they deserve better. More

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Preston, United Kingdom
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51 reviews 51 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012

Interesting museum with a good oneway system that guides the visitor through the galleries. More

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Dhaka City, Bangladesh
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2012

Located in a former watch tower (Ta Dzong means Watch Tower in Dzongkha) above the Rinpung Dzong, the museum displays artifacts from Bhutan's history as well as examples of indigenous flora and fauna. More

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