Bogyoke Aung San Museum — Attraction in Yangon

The Bogyoke Aung San Museum , located in Bahan, Yangon, is a museum dedicated to General Aung San, the founder of modern Myanmar (Burma). Established in 1962, the two-story museum was Aung San's last residence before his assassination in July 1947. It is a colonial-era villa, built in 1921, where his daughter Aung San Suu Kyi grew up as a child. The museum, with its focus on Gen. Aung San's short adult life, is complementary to the Bogyoke Aung San Residence Museum in Natmauk, Magwe Division, which is dedicated to his childhood and family memorabilia. It houses exhibits on his life story and general memorabilia which includes clothing, books, furniture, family photos and the late general's car. Established1962Location15 Bogyoke Aung San Lane, Bahan, Yangon, Myanmar 16°48′13.82″N96°9′48.20″E For many years, the museum was opened only for three hours each year– on the Martyrs' Day of 19 July, from 9 am to 4 pm. The restriction is in line with the current military government's policy of restricting any mention of Gen. Aung San in the media in order to marginalize Aung San Suu Kyi. The museum formally reopened on 24 March 2012. The museum is listed on the Yangon City...

The place has both historical and present significance. Historical - because it had been the place where the family of General Aung San (Father of Myanmar) and his daughter the present State Counsellor of Myanmar and noble peace laureate Aung San Suu Kyi had lived. The house is very beautiful and attractive. It is constructed at small hillock. Inside the house, the statue of Aung San which really looks like a living one has been kept, you may like to talk with him. It is so amazing to see with your own eyes the place where great people has lived their live, shared their thoughts, dine together so on and so forth.

It is a good place for researcher too. The overcoat presented to General Aung San by great Indian leader Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru has been kept there, and numbers of biography of General Aung San, Su Kyi and other valuable books are...

Visiting Bogyoke Aung San Museum was a truly memorable experience! The museum beautifully preserves the legacy of General Aung San, offering a deep insight into his life and contributions to Myanmar’s history. The exhibits are well-organized, and the historical artifacts make it feel like stepping back in time.

The atmosphere is peaceful, and the building itself has a lot of historical charm. It’s a great place to learn more about Myanmar’s history and culture. There was no long wait to enter, making the visit smooth and enjoyable.

Highly recommend this place to anyone interested in history! Definitely...