Varendra Research Museum, Rajshahi
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Facts and practical information
Varendra Museum is a museum, research centre, and popular visitor attraction at the heart of Rajshahi and maintained by Rajshahi University in Bangladesh. It is considered the oldest museum in Bangladesh. It was the first museum to be established in East Bengal in 1910. The museum started out as the collection for Varendra Anushandan Samiti and got its current name in 1919. The Rajahs of Rajshahi and Natore, notably prince Sharat Kumar Ray, donated their personal collections to Varendra Museum. Varendra refers to an ancient Janapada roughly corresponding to modern northern Bangladesh. ()
Getting there by public transportation
Public transportation stops near this location
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- Calculate routeRajshahi Railway Station 30 min walk
- Calculate routebangladesh 31 min walk
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is Varendra Research Museum open?
Varendra Research Museum is open:
- Monday 10 am - 5 pm
- Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
- Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
- Thursday closed
- Friday closed
- Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
- Sunday 10 am - 5 pm
Which popular attractions are close to Varendra Research Museum?
Nearby attractions include Rajshahi College, Rajshahi (6 min walk), Rajshahi District, Rajshahi (12 min walk), New Government Degree College, Rajshahi (16 min walk).
How to get to Varendra Research Museum by public transport?
The nearest stations to Varendra Research Museum:
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Bus
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- Rajshahi Railway Station (30 min walk)
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- bangladesh (31 min walk)
Rajshahi