Varendra Research Museum

বরেন্দ্র গবেষণা জাদুঘর · Rajshahi Sadar, Rajshahi city, Rajshahi district, Rajshahi Division

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Seasonal warning: Open year-round; mornings are more comfortable in the hot season.

Introduction

Founded in 1910, it is considered the oldest museum in Bangladesh. Its galleries hold Pala- and Sena-era Buddhist and Hindu stone sculpture from the Varendra region, inscriptions in Sanskrit, Arabic, Persian and old Bengali, and a gallery on indigenous and tribal culture. It sits inside Rajshahi city, so it fits easily into a half-day city itinerary.

Suggested time: 1–2 hours

How to get there

Easily reached from anywhere in Rajshahi city by rickshaw or CNG auto. Rajshahi city itself is a major road and rail hub reachable from Dhaka; confirm current bus and train schedules before travelling.

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The honest truth about costs

Entry fees are typically nominal; verify the current ticket price before visiting.

What you will need to budget for

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Sources

Varendra Research Museum — Wikipedia (encyclopedia, retrieved October 14, 2026)

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