Loading...The Liberation War Museum was established on March 22, 1996, in a two-story old building in Segunbagicha, Dhaka, to collect, preserve, and display the artifacts and memorials related to the glorious Liberation War of Bangladesh. At the entrance of the museum stands the “Shikha Chirantan” (Eternal Flame), with the museum’s commitment engraved in stone: “Witness to the blood-soaked soil of Bengal, witness to the stars in the sky, we have not forgotten, nor will we ever forget the martyrs’ memory.”
A few social leaders, with the aim of preserving the history and memories of the Liberation War, voluntarily took the initiative to establish the museum. According to the founders’ vision, this is a museum established by the people. The museum was set up through entirely private initiatives, where information, evidence, physical artifacts, documents, etc., related to the Liberation War are collected and displayed.
In an effort to present historical events impartially and objectively, the museum has gained nationwide attention, with many individuals coming forward to donate artifacts and provide financial support.
The Liberation War Museum (Muktijuddho Jadughar) has six galleries. The first gallery exhibits the heritage of the Bengali people and the struggle against British colonial rule. The second gallery highlights the history of exploitation and oppression under Pakistani rule after the partition in 1947. The third gallery showcases the non-cooperation movement of 1971, the genocide on March 25, the declaration of independence, initial resistance, and the lives of refugees.
On the second floor, three galleries display various aspects of the resistance and Liberation War, the killings of intellectuals by the Pakistani army and their collaborators, and the victorious scenes of the Bengali people. To raise awareness about the glorious history of the Liberation War, the museum conducts various programs. The museum also runs an outreach program that provides transportation and visiting facilities for school students. Additionally, a vehicle has been transformed into a mobile museum, which holds exhibitions across different regions of the country. The museum has a small exhibition area and an open stage, where various events and exhibitions are organized.
Visiting Hours:
The museum has different visiting hours for summer and winter seasons:
- Summer Season: Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Winter Season: Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
The museum is closed on Sundays. Fridays and Saturdays generally see more visitors, and special days like 1st Baishakh, March 26th, December 16th, March 17th, and August 15th also attract larger crowds. People from all walks of life come to visit the museum.
Food Corner:
The food corner is located behind the museum building. Here, you can find:
- Chips – 10 Taka
- Tea – 8 Taka
- Coffee – 15 Taka
- Singara – 6 Taka
- Somucha – 15 Taka
- Ice Cream, Cold Drinks, Mineral Water, and Biscuits
How to Reach:
The Liberation War Museum is located at 5, Segunbagicha, Dhaka – 1000, just a two to three-minute walk from the Shilpakala Academy.
There is no parking facility available at the museum.
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