Folk Heritage Museum

Folk Heritage Museum also known as Phelchey Toenkhyim was established on July 28th, 2001 with the initiative of the Queen Mother of Bhutan, Her Majesty Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck. Read More

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Visitor policy and hours 

The Folk Heritage Museum is open throughout the week except on government holidays. The Folk Heritage Museum will consider opening the museum upon prior notification during government holidays

Opening Hours Time
Summer- April to October 9:15 am to 5 pm
Winter - November to March 9:15 am to 4 pm
Weekends - Sa 10 am to 4pm (Winter timing)

Admission Fee 

Categories Fees
Local Nu. 10
Indian Tourist Nu. 50
Foreigners Nu. 200
Bhutanes students,Monk,Nuns and children under 10 yrs free

 PLEASE NOTE:
It is forbidden to take pictures and video recordings in the Museum although visitors are allowed to take pictures outside the museum premises. We would like to kindly request the visitors to cooperate with us and help us in enforcing these rules and regulations. The artifacts inside the Museum are important historical treasures. They are very old, and some are quite rare. Touching the artifacts also increases the risk of breaking them. Please help us preserve these historical treasures for many generations to come.