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Pegu Club

Pegu Club

0.26km from National Museum Yangon

It was well known because of its signature Pegu Club Cocktail. Pegu Club was a Victorian-style Gentlemen's club founded in 1871 during the British colonization of Burma. The Pegu Club building is now recognized as one of the heritage sites of Yangon.

Shwedagon Pagoda

Shwedagon Pagoda

1.29km from National Museum Yangon

The most sacred Buddhist pagoda in Myanmar, as it is believed to contain relics of the four previous Buddhas of the present era. These relics include the staff of Kakusandha, the water filter of Koṇāgamana, a piece of the robe of Kassapa, and eight strands of hair from the head of Gautama.

People's Square and Park

People's Square and Park

1.38km from National Museum Yangon

The park contains a beautiful fountain with white elephants, Many plants, trees, and flowers can be found in this area.

Martyrs' Mausoleum

Martyrs' Mausoleum

1.61km from National Museum Yangon

The mausoleum is dedicated to Aung San and other leaders, who were assassinated on 19 July 1947.

Holy Trinity Anglican Cathedral Yangon

Holy Trinity Anglican Cathedral Yangon

1.61km from National Museum Yangon

Holy Trinity Cathedral is the primary Anglican cathedral in Myanmar. The cathedral has historically strong connections with the British military regiments during the British ruling era.

Bogyoke Aung San Market

Bogyoke Aung San Market

1.72km from National Museum Yangon

Bogyoke Aung San Market is known for its colonial architecture and inner cobblestone streets. It is a major tourist destination in Myanmar, dominated by antique, Burmese handicraft and jewelry shops, art galleries, and clothing stores.

Sri Kaali Amman Tamil Temple

Sri Kaali Amman Tamil Temple

1.84km from National Museum Yangon

This temple is famous for its colorful architecture and carved roofs that depict portraits and images of many Hindu Gods and Goddesses. Shri Kali Temple was constructed in 1871 with amazing architecture.

Yangon Zoo

Yangon Zoo

1.87km from National Museum Yangon

The Yangon Zoo is the oldest and the second largest zoo in Myanmar. The zoo has 145 species of land animals,including 8 endangered species.

Kheng Hock Keong

Kheng Hock Keong

1.96km from National Museum Yangon

The Kheng Hock Keong is the largest Chinese temple in Yangon. The temple attracts mostly Hokkien and Hakka worshipers.

Musmeah Yeshua Synagogue

Musmeah Yeshua Synagogue

2.06km from National Museum Yangon

Musmeah Yeshua Synagogue is the last remaining Jewish house of worship in Downtown Yangon and Burma's only synagogue.

Shwe Kyin Monastery

Shwe Kyin Monastery

2.14km from National Museum Yangon

Shwe Kyin is a monastery in eastern Yangon. The monastery is popular for its old meditation caves, some of which date back to old times.

Sule Pagoda

Sule Pagoda

2.39km from National Museum Yangon

The Sule Pagoda is located in the center of downtown Yangon and is part of the city’s economic and public life.

Kandawgyi Lake

Kandawgyi Lake

2.52km from National Museum Yangon

Kandawgyi Lake or also called as Royal Lake is one of the most beautiful attractions of Yangon. The lake was built to provide a clean water supply for the British colonial government at the time.

Mahabandula Park

Mahabandula Park

2.55km from National Museum Yangon

The Maha Bandula Park or Maha Bandula Garden is a public park, located in downtown Yangon. The park is named after General Maha Bandula who fought against the British in the First Anglo-Burmese War.

St. Mary's Cathedral Yangon

St. Mary's Cathedral Yangon

2.67km from National Museum Yangon

It is the largest cathedral in Burma and was designed by Dutch architect Joseph Cuypers, son of Pierre Cuypers.

Bogyoke Aung San Museum

Bogyoke Aung San Museum

2.79km from National Museum Yangon

The Bogyoke Aung San Museum is a museum dedicated to General Aung San, the founder of modern Myanmar. The Museum exhibits things that are used by Bogyoke Aung San such as furniture, dresses, books, car, and his family photos.

Karaweik Palace

Karaweik Palace

2.88km from National Museum Yangon

Karaweik or Karaweik Hall is a palace on the eastern shore of Kandawgyi Lake, Yangon, Burma.

The Secretariat

The Secretariat

3.05km from National Museum Yangon

The Victorian-style building is made from red and yellow brick and constructed in a U-shape. This is the spot where Aung San and six cabinet ministers were assassinated by a gang of armed paramilitaries.

Ngar Htat Gyi Pagoda

Ngar Htat Gyi Pagoda

3.05km from National Museum Yangon

The Nga Htat Gyi Pagoda in Yangon is known for its 46-foot-tall sitting Buddha statue. The Nga Htat Gyi Pagoda was constructed in 1900, next to the Chauk Htat Gyi Reclining Buddha.

Chauk Htat Kyi Pagoda

Chauk Htat Kyi Pagoda

3.41km from National Museum Yangon

It houses one of the most revered reclining Buddha images in the country.

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National Museum Yangon

National Museum Yangon

66 Pyay Rd, Yangon 11191, Myanmar (Burma)

The National Museum of Myanmar is Founded in 1952, and the museum has an extensive collection of ancient artifacts, ornaments, works of art, inscriptions, and historic memorabilia, related to history, culture, and civilization of Burmese people.