Varendra Museum
Museum type :
ARCHAEOLOGICAL

Established in :
1910

Holidays :
None

Visiting Hours :
10:30 am to 4:30 pm

Contact No :
880-721-773455

Location :
Rajshahi , Bangladesh

Display Objects :

Gallery One has collections from the Indus Valley Civilization, and some of its 265 items from Sompur. It also contains old Sanskrit, Arabic and Persian scripts.

Gallery Two has Buddhist and Hindu stone sculptures and modern wood sculptures.

Gallery Three and Gallery Four display stone sculptures of Hindu gods and goddesses.

Gallery Five offers mostly Buddhist sculpture.

Gallery Six shows Arabic,Persian, Sanskrit and old Bangla stone inscriptions and sculptured stones of the Muslim period.

A recent gallery has been added displaying the indigenous and tribal culture of Rajshahi region.




Description :

The Varendra Research Museum is a museum located in Rajshahi, Bangladesh. Established in 1910, it is the oldest museum in Bangladesh and the largest museum in the region. The museum houses a wide variety of artifacts from the ancient Varendra region, which is a historical region located in the delta of the Padma and Jamuna rivers. It also houses artifacts from the Pala, Sena, and Mughal periods. The museum's collection includes sculptures, coins, terracotta plaques, and inscriptions from the Pala, Sena, and Mughal eras.

It also contains a collection of antiquities from the pre-Islamic period, such as copper plates, coins, and glassware. The museum's library contains a large collection of books, manuscripts, and journals on various topics, including art, archaeology, history, and religion. In addition to its collection of artifacts, the museum also houses a number of educational programs and workshops. These include lectures, seminars, and workshops on archaeology and anthropology. The museum also hosts a number of cultural events and exhibitions throughout the year, such as the annual Varendra Festival and the International Museum Day. The museum also serves as a research center for scholars from all over the world.