Museum
Folk Heritage Museum
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The Folk Heritage Museum is a meticulously restored three-story traditional house that transports visitors to Bhutan's rural past. Each room is furnished with authentic household items, tools, and implements used in daily life and agriculture. Visitors can explore the kitchen, living quarters, and storage areas, and see demonstrations of traditional crafts like weaving and butter tea making. The surrounding grounds feature a small farm with livestock and crops, enhancing the experience of a bygone era.
Don't miss
- Explore the authentic kitchen with its earthen stove and traditional utensils.
- Watch live demonstrations of weaving and other traditional crafts.
- Stroll through the farmyard to see livestock and traditional farming methods.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Folk Heritage Museum
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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