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Contemporary art museum in a unique 1970s-era building with an architectural archive & cafe. People often mention museum, visit, architecture, history, time, Kathmandu, beautiful, Nepal, Museum, artifacts,


Address

Boudhanath Sadak, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal

Website

www.taragaonnext.com

Contact

+977 1-5911857

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (791 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 10 am to 5:30 pm
  • Thursday: 10 am to 5:30 pm
  • Friday: 10 am to 5:30 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am to 5:30 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am to 5:30 pm
  • Monday: 10 am to 5:30 pm
  • Tuesday: 10 am to 5:30 pm

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  • 5/5 Razz D. 5 years ago on Google
    I am quite amazed to visit there..feel happy to see ancient building structures maps there..and lot of information are kept there. Perfect palce to visit.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Time T. 4 years ago on Google
    This is the place is the National Museum. there is huge collection of our ancient things. It delicately saves our history for the future generations.I am very happy to see the historical car, bullet,guns. The place is quiet awesome regarding rules and regulations. Army protected area.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pasang s. 2 years ago on Google
    Very much cool Museum into the Kathmandu Valley!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Lan H. 1 year ago on Google
    Such an impressive architecture to see with only 100 Rs. for entrance fee. The exhibits is quite little which can be equiped with more interpretation for educational purpose. Other than that, it's 5 starts! The surrounding is also great with large and clean green yard. You can see many little cute squirrels running around looking for food.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 yogesh k. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice to visit if you are nearby and have some time left, but not a very large and interesting museum. The collection is more of a kind gathered stuff that has hardly any connection. Everything from old sculptures, coins, stuffed animals, smile mirrors till worldwide dolls.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dante T. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing collection of historical artifacts divided into three buildings. Make sure to pay a little extra and get the permission ticket to take pictures within the museum. Such a well maintained and regulated place. All museums should have an official charge for allowing people to take picutres. The staff is wonderful and very friendly too.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 aarav a. 2 years ago on Google
    This was a surreal experience for me .
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 RáJess 2 years ago on Google
    Truly an escape from the busy streets and crowds of Kathmandu. The beautiful architecture and the surrounding greenery adds calmness to the already peaceful environment of this place. You can see some great artworks and installations here. I really like the surrounding areas of this place. There are so many trees, which gives a natural feeling to this place.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sujan H. 4 years ago on Google
    Love to spend time in this really great place. A lot of historical artifacts. You will learn a lot about history of Nepal from this place. The crowd is not very big if you visit in work days so making some time to visit here even during work days is not a waste. Visited more than 5 times, the great feeling being here never gets old.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 upahaar l. 1 year ago on Google
    Situated in hayatt regency this place feels calm and feels like you are in other country .. totally love the European ambiance and its quite peaceful .. Must go there during exibition.. For someone who is art enthusiastic totally recommend it
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rishi B. 1 year ago on Google
    You can see the full view of Hytt hotel with beautiful art gallery museum, cafe and seminar hall .
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nischal G. 9 months ago on Google
    Beautiful place and atmosphere. Art gallery showing culture of Nepal. Good place to visit
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 DIABLO 3 months ago on Google • 92 reviews New
    The place is huge and a good choice for refreshment, despite a decent number of attendance the place still seems vacant due to its large size. The place used as a museum is small so don't expect it to be a proper Museum but an overall good place to enjoy with your friends and family.

  • 4/5 Federico D. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice place ,no entry fees. The museum has a nice architecture but it's not very big or special, but if you want just to chill out a bit than it's the right place. In the park you will find also a nice restaurant, quite expensive though.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 cyrille b. 1 year ago on Google
    Here is an unusual visit in Nepal. Museum' or rather art gallery, there is a permanent exhibition space and a very beautiful place for ephemeral exhibitions. Thanks to Jérôme Édou for his invitation and Frank Bernede for his interpretation of Bach.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Saroj S. 9 months ago on Google
    Amazing place to enjoy a day out and experience art. Loved the architecture and place. Recommended for a quick day visit.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mahbubul I. 6 years ago on Google
    As the name says, it is the main museum of Nepal. Great for history lovers and everyone who wants to have a look in Nepal's history. There are multiple buildings for different sections. Opposite of Military museum, so can visit both in same trip.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anne M. 4 months ago on Google • 72 reviews
    Beautiful architecture in a quiet place to roam and relax. Must visit for it's unique architect, museum, exhibitions and a mini park.

  • 4/5 Dorjee S. 2 months ago on Google • 26 reviews New
    Have to buy ticket at the gate Quite place inside and you can see the old pictures of Buddha and Kathmandu.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ankita D. 3 months ago on Google • 62 reviews New
    They got entry fee. Normal Nepali Citizen Rs.150 and for student Rs.100.They have free parking for both 2 and 4 wheelers. It's a peaceful place in the city area.

  • 4/5 Pratikshya P. 9 months ago on Google
    Well can say that this place has great collection of beautiful arts.also the place is grateful for walking. It was really so peaceful. Dont know about holiday.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Muna S. 4 years ago on Google
    Very calm and relaxing place. You would love to visit while some exhibition happening. Or just visit when you have few hour to stroll and see arts.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alita S. 4 years ago on Google
    A quite and nice place for nature and architecture lovers where you get to observe the exhibited art and also have delicious food at Flavors'.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 RASHNA 2 years ago on Google
    I was there for art exhibition so the entry was free. I will definitely go there to view museum too. Art displayed were mesmerizing and informative at the same time. Farm theme was displayed here. If you want to go for exhibition please visit before this March ends.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Aashib K. 1 year ago on Google
    Spend a wonderful time out here in Taragaon Museum.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sashi Kant C. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful creature
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rahul S. 4 years ago on Google
    Before of couple of months ago, I have been there. This museum is a good place to visit with kids. The museum has statues, paintings, murals, coins and weapons. It has three buildings Art Gallery, Buddhist Art Gallery and Historical Museum. Kids will love Historical Museum. Looks little unmanaged though. Thanks
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kapil S. K. 1 year ago on Google
    A houses a permanent collection, contemporary art exhibitions, events and performances, café and bar, and is known for its high quality & avant-garde art & performances.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sa S. 1 year ago on Google
    entrance fee is rs 100 n rs 50 for student..arts n paintings are few in no. as mentioned but well managed.. greenery having beautiful managed gardens.. u will find a cafe as well inside there.. perfect place to capture photos or for photoshoot
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Nimesh M. 1 year ago on Google
    A really interesting architecture museum with a chill vibe . A worth while visit if you're in Bouddha and want to visit around the place . Around 15 minute walk from the Bouddha plaza , it's a chill place to sit and a really good place to click pictures.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Stha. M. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice place with greenery. Nice planning in small place. Cool arts and display spaces.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Nirdosh U. 4 years ago on Google
    5 years after the earthquake this place is still in ruins. You can't even enter some parts of the museum. Sculptures need a good polishing. Staffs here are bludger, give them something to do instead of gossiping.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Deepak P. 6 months ago on Google • 9 reviews
    If you are looking to escape the chaos of the city, you should visit this place. I found this place calm and soothing. Plus the architecture and the history of our ancient Nepal is shown inside the art gallery. You would definitely love that.

  • 4/5 Saloni 5 months ago on Google • 9 reviews
    A relaxing place with extremely beautiful arts. The architecture here is itself unique and pretty. It can be a quick place to visit and relax you mind.

  • 3/5 Ramesh A. 2 years ago on Google
    Good gor quick coffee.

  • 4/5 Sushil A. 6 years ago on Google
    The architecture of the buildings in this museum is different from traditional Nepalese architecture although the museum was built in the late 20th century. The artworks here displayed photos representing history of Nepal, especially architectural history.

  • 3/5 Mr Z. 8 months ago on Google
    Not really big , but if you need some peace inside your head then its fine. Ticket for Nepalese is npr100 , 50% discount if you are student.

  • 4/5 Divya O. 2 years ago on Google
    it has a pleasant, soothing ambience.

  • 5/5 Namita K. 4 years ago on Google
    Besides being a museum, which is a brilliant place to lose yourself, it has grassy patches you can lie down and read all day...

  • 5/5 Arun S. 2 years ago on Google
    On of iconic architectural masterpiece in Kathmandu

  • 2/5 Sagyan D. 8 months ago on Google
    My weekend visit wasn't great. The place is small and still under construction. There are only a few glass houses with art, pictures, and wall paintings, and the Rs. 100 ticket didn't feel justified. The majority were teenagers and couples who came there just to make TikTok videos, making it hard for others who visit for appreciating the art. The rooms were packed with TikTokers, which was quite disappointing. Additionally, there is some open space outside, but finding a bench to sit on was a struggle. They should improve by adding seating outside and perhaps consider banning TikTok videos inside the glasshouse to encourage genuine art appreciation. It was a disappointing experience, and the presence of TikTokers made it even worse.

  • 4/5 ONE2 7. 4 years ago on Google
    If anyone want to spend some quality time in peaceful environment there is no better place than this place.

  • 4/5 Deepesh K. 10 months ago on Google
    Beautiful place with great art and architecture. Small but really really pretty.

  • 5/5 Stuholic 2 years ago on Google
    What an amazingly beautiful place to spend time in. The only complaint I have has got to do with the toilet which is small and cramped. Everything else however, is such a treat to the eyes. Such a beautiful place!

  • 3/5 SampurnA RAI (. 10 months ago on Google
    The building is unique. This is a museum of drawings, sketching, painting and photos of the architecture of Kathmandu valley and other important documents.

  • 3/5 Peace E. 7 months ago on Google
    Good place to time pass if you go as couple or love art galleries and history

  • 4/5 Mayumi S. 4 months ago on Google
    Really nice place but crows are everywere making noises so reconsider it if you don't like that noises

  • 2/5 Josh C. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice building to see but the museum is shut currently.

  • 3/5 Sampanna S. 2 years ago on Google
    A decent place. Great for a walk. They have good collections of art displays every now and then.

  • 5/5 Sarina B. 2 years ago on Google
    The environment is so calm and beautiful 🌟...and the cafe is so great and amazing. Must visit place!!!

  • 5/5 Dipika T. 2 years ago on Google
    Very appreciable place. If you love art and you are interested to see something new, you gotta visit it. But still I wish there were some more things to explore in the museum. The place architecture is awesome, the area fantastic and the environment peaceful.

  • 5/5 shrawan t. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent place around Kathmandu to visit

  • 5/5 Aarati S. 11 months ago on Google
    It's a museum realted to art and architecture with lots of galleries ,paintings. Beautiful place

  • 5/5 Khem Raj C. 4 years ago on Google
    This is the largest museum in Nepal. It has located in Chhauni. This has very kind of historical arms, coin, clothes, statue, book and many more. The last earthquake had destroyed it very badly. Only two block is open for tourist and one block is closed now. The closed section had coin. So if you go there you are not able to see old coins.

  • 5/5 umesh s. 4 years ago on Google
    If you are visiting Kathmandu and want to explore history to visit here

  • 5/5 Pratik C. 4 years ago on Google
    Good locality along with price. Nice to visit with group or families

  • 5/5 Kiran 4 years ago on Google
    Old and important historical museum

  • 5/5 Sweet - C. 4 years ago on Google
    Most beautiful

  • 5/5 Prayash Raj K. 4 years ago on Google
    A museum that history and art enthusiast should be visit. Lovely premises. However, they've closed a section for renovation. Hopefully, it gets done in a couple of months.

  • 3/5 Sailen S. 4 years ago on Google
    Historical museum

  • 3/5 Rick F. 4 years ago on Google
    It was ok..... Worth a visit. Nice enough for a couple of hours. Could do with a little cleaning though.

  • 5/5 Tshiring T. 4 years ago on Google
    Both museum were really beautiful and clean.

  • 2/5 Desmon L. 4 years ago on Google
    it's not opened

  • 4/5 Alex S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice museum, a little dusty and stale, but beautiful exhibits from the impressive handicrafts of Nepal. Buddhism is also explained in the rear building, and the inner courtyard invites you to linger. (Original) Sehr schönes Museum, etwas angestaubt und altbacken, aber wunderschöne Exponate aus dem beeindruckenden Kunsthandwerk Nepals. Ebenso wird im Hinterhaus der Buddhismus erklärt, der Innenhof lädt zum Verweilen ein.

  • 5/5 Bella 4 years ago on Google
    Pretty gallery and worth seeing on the walk to the Boudha Stupa. Restaurant is excellent!

  • 5/5 v cube v. 3 years ago on Google
    I love this place so much... Its a nepal first national histry meuseum.. I grew observing this palce....with ma dad with my school and with my familes and friend.... I had studied the histry of nepal and reprisentation of culture and artifacts. On sociology and eveidence from the archeologycal facts from national histry meuseum....so this the hub and the representation of the facts and truth about the time period and the cultural status with facts ... stuff of this meuseum are treasure to the nepal and the nepali culture ...from artilleryes and ancient weapons from tribal to ethnic culture, the building it self is a treasure where it had been sperated on three ways from temple artifacts and stones god godess idols to artillery of primitive culture to highly armed military even from collection of ancient coins to running time period curriencies ... so the artifacts are beyond histry People from every country with every religion can visit this place and can observe the histry of nepal....students from lower level to higher levels can observe the artifacts and can study the culture and histry of nepal... Even though the ktm have many meuseums this is one and a very important meuseum of nepal...preserving the treasure of nepal from many hundreds of time.....so its a important one as i say...

  • 5/5 Shreejal Communication C. 3 years ago on Google
    Good Musium

  • 4/5 विनोद N. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing and histological

  • 4/5 Sameer S. 3 years ago on Google
    Perfect place for heritage lovers.

  • 4/5 Sandip P. 3 years ago on Google
    National Museum popular among national and international tourist in Kathmandu valley. Where you can see old historical gun, statues, army equipment's, historical items and many more. It can be categorized under top 5 historical place you should visit in Kathmandu valley. ENTRANCE FEE DETAILS SAARC Countries Per Person Rs. 50 Still Camera Rs. 75 Movie Camera Rs. 150 Foreign Countries Per Person Rs. 150 Still Camera Rs. 100 Movie Camera Rs. 200 Nepalese Adult Rs. 25 Children Rs. 10 Still Camera Rs. 50 Movie Camera Rs. 100 Museum Visiting Time Every Monday (Both Season) 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM Summer Season 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM Winter Season 10:30 - 3:30 PM ** Tickets Sale on Monday untill 2:00 PM ** Tickets Sale on Ordinary Days (Summer) untill 4:00 PM ** Tickets Sale on Ordinary Days (Winter) untill 3:00 PM ** The Museum remains closed on Tuesday and other public holidays.

  • 5/5 Laxman K. 3 years ago on Google
    Historical place

  • 5/5 PRAMOD P. 4 years ago on Google
    Nepalese ancient history and Buddhist philosophy can be studied here. Since construction work is going on now, you will miss some sites. Visual TV presentation can be enjoyed as well.

  • 4/5 Ashish U. 4 years ago on Google
    This is a very important place for visitors who'd like to know more about the history of Nepal and this museum has many artifacts from the medieval and modern nepal along with some ancient artifacts dating back to the time of Shakyamuni Gautam Buddha are on display. There are seperate buildings that house these artifacts and for the ease of visitors the museum has managed to develop different buildings for the arts and suclpture, weapons and ancient tools and the Buddha's hometown artifacts. These buildings were earlier built by the Rana prime ministers of Nepal about a 100 years ago and the combination of nepalese architecture mixed with neo-classical architecture can be seen. There's a big garden for visitors to refresh afterwards so anyone can seat underneath a tree or on a bench and relax after enjoying the views of these old and valuable artifacts.. However in my personal experience after the 2015 April earthquake a section of these display remains closed due to the damage incurred on the second floor of that building and its a bit sad experience for visitors to not be able to have a glimpse of that particular section which had amazing things on display. We can only hope that the government of Nepal escalates the effort to fully restore that particular section so the visitors don't get disappointed. It is a must visit museum in Kathmandu if you wish to learn a few things about the glorious past of this country and very easily accessible from any part of kathmandu..

  • 5/5 Coro S. 4 years ago on Google
    One of the best measum in Kathmandu.

  • 3/5 Ishwar Lal S. 3 years ago on Google
    It was close, may be due to CORONA.

  • 4/5 Umesh S. 4 years ago on Google
    Pride of Nepalies history

  • 4/5 Hari P. 3 years ago on Google
    Combination of the parking, restaurant, Lumbini College of Buddhism & Himalayan Studies, museum, conference hall and greenery in Bouddha.

  • 5/5 Sanny v. 4 years ago on Google
    One the Beautiful place I visit ever Nice tiny structure win my heart feel calm.when she this place Fantastic

  • 3/5 The Nikhil G. 5 years ago on Google
    Maintenance should be done. Good place to know about ancient Nepal.

  • 5/5 Babin k. 5 years ago on Google
    Well structured peaceful museum

  • 5/5 Manohar Prasad S. 4 years ago on Google
    A very scenic place to hangout in Kathmandu.

  • 5/5 Basanta G. 4 years ago on Google
    Legendary Photographer Mani Lama's "BOUDHA" Photo Book and Photo Exhibition.

  • 4/5 Kishan S. 4 years ago on Google
    It's free from dust of area surrounding it, for there is greenery everywhere inside the museum. You can have fresh breathe.

  • 5/5 Mino K. 6 years ago on Google
    The neat little museum is just a few feet off the main road and a couple of hundred yards from Boudanath Stupa but the serene garden around it will make you forget the business of the outside world for a minute. Entrance really is free and there's a nice cafe/restaurant connected to it.

  • 4/5 Mandip S. 4 years ago on Google
    Good

  • 4/5 Bay W. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Not recommended to go, no good-looking (Original) 不推荐去,没啥好看的

  • 5/5 Shikhar D. 4 years ago on Google
    Cool stuffs

  • 4/5 Mary L. 4 years ago on Google
    really interesting learnt more about all the gods

  • 5/5 Manij U. 4 years ago on Google
    great place for visitors

  • 1/5 Bishnu Raj K. 4 years ago on Google
    Quite good, must visit for all.

  • 5/5 Pratham Raj B. 4 years ago on Google
    Most visit this place to observe history of Nepalese art.

  • 5/5 Sharad S. 4 years ago on Google
    Best collection of images

  • 4/5 Sodish S. 4 years ago on Google
    One of the best place to enjoy and learn about Nepal's historical and Religious facts. A nice way to spend few hours of your day.

  • 5/5 ganesh s. 4 years ago on Google
    To show the old thing

  • 3/5 コケコケカムイ 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Fairly ordinary museum. Storage conditions of the exhibit if from the Natural History Museum is also good. The surprise was, it from over the key to the door at the time of closing, was further sealed the door with wax. I wonder what if Kaware place .... (Original) いたって普通の博物館。 自然史博物館からすれば展示品の保管状況も良好です。 びっくりしたのは、閉館時にドアに鍵かけてから、更にドアを蝋で封印してたこと。 ところ変わればなんとやら…。

  • 5/5 Binod P. 4 years ago on Google
    Historical museum

  • 1/5 Sunil T. 3 months ago on Google • 1 review New
    This place is absolutely amazing and wonderful place to avoid mass and chaos of city but they are doing corruption freely in a day also , the gate guard behaviour was third class and I think he should fire from the job , when I ask him why the price of tickets increases,he replied i don't know and I told him the entry fee is free , but he charged us 150 and 100 for I card , and again i asked him who used to take this money he replied with rudely,it goes in my pocket??? Why this museum is charging huge amount of entry fee , though it's written free in there own official website ? Are they scamming or flourishing corruption, if not please remove free entry from your own website or don't charge entry fee ?? I would like to request concerned authorities to solve this matter properly.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vishal T. 5 months ago on Google • 1 review
    The outer view is good to see and take some pictures. Also the beauty of art inside the rooms was amazing


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  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Assistive hearing loop
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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