How to get to the Bangladesh National Museum by metro

Station, line, time and exit — the complete guide.

Quick answer

Get off at Shahbag station (MRT Line 6). From there it is a ~4-minute walk to the Bangladesh National Museum and Shahbag.

Shahbag is also the gateway to the University of Dhaka, Ramna Park and Suhrawardy Udyan.

Alternatively: Dhaka University station (MRT Line 6).

Overview

The Bangladesh National Museum at Shahbag is the country’s largest museum, with more than forty galleries covering natural history, Mughal and Sultanate art, the Liberation War of 1971 and Bengali ethnography, along with a collection of contemporary and world civilisation displays. It stands right beside the busy Shahbag intersection, only a few minutes’ walk from Shahbag station on MRT Line 6 — which makes it one of the easiest major sights in Dhaka to reach by metro, without ever facing the city’s notorious traffic.

Getting there from key points

Starting point	Metro route
Motijheel	MRT Line 6 toward Uttara North, ~9 min
Uttara North	MRT Line 6 toward Motijheel, ~30 min
Farmgate	MRT Line 6, ~5 min

Step by step

Take MRT Line 6 and get off at Shahbag station.

Follow the signs to the right exit.

In about 4 minutes on foot you reach the Bangladesh National Museum and Shahbag.

What else to see nearby

Ramna Park📍 Map10 min
Suhrawardy Udyan📍 Map12 min
University of Dhaka (TSC)📍 Map8 min
Curzon Hall📍 Map14 min

Useful information

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Ticket

A single MRT Line 6 fare is ৳20–৳100 by distance; an MRT Pass or Rapid Pass gives a 10% discount and children under 5 travel free.

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Accessibility

Every MRT Line 6 station has lifts, escalators and tactile guide paths for step-free access from street to platform.

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Tip

Walk out of Shahbag station toward the Shahbag intersection; the museum's main gate is on Shahbag Avenue, next to the Public Library. The museum is closed on Thursdays and opens only in the afternoon on Fridays, so check the timing before you travel, and leave large bags at the cloakroom.

Shahbag station Route planner Network map

Frequently asked questions

How do I get to Bangladesh National Museum by metro?

Take MRT Line 6 to Shahbag station, then it is about a 4-minute walk to Bangladesh National Museum.

How much is a Dhaka metro ticket?

A single MRT Line 6 fare ranges from ৳20 to ৳100 depending on distance. MRT Pass and Rapid Pass holders get a 10% discount, and children under 5 travel free. See the fares & tickets page for details.

How long does it take from Motijheel?

Motijheel: MRT Line 6 toward Uttara North, ~9 min.

Which station is nearest to Bangladesh National Museum?

Shahbag station on MRT Line 6 is the nearest — about a 4-minute walk.

Where can I see more attractions?

See all attractions near the metro.

Updated: July 2026