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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Folk Story Telling from August to December 2021
 The Folk Heritage Museum recreated the traditional settings in which folk stories were once told. Elderly from different parts of the country were invited to be part of this programme to revive the art of storytelling giving children.. » Read More
Jul 27, 2022
Blood Donation Camp(VI)- June 10, 2021
To commemorate the 66th Birth Anniversary of the Hon'ble President, Her Majesty the Queen Mother Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck, the Folk Heritage Museum organized a blood donation drive at Shechen Orgyen Chodzong Nunnery, Sissina in.. » Read More
Jul 27, 2022
Nettle Weaving Educational Youth Program during the month of February
Through funding support from the Tribal Trust Foundation, the Folk Heritage Museum organized a nettle weaving training programme for three villages of Monpas in Jangbi, Wannling, and Phumzur of Langthil Geog, Trongsa district. This.. » Read More
Jul 27, 2022
Lolay Celebration 2022
From the  1st- 3rd  of January, 2022,  five coordinators from the Folk Heritage Museum and 13 selected students from Thimphu recited Lolay beginning from the  Lingkana Palace to offer new year wishes to His.. » Read More
Jul 27, 2022
Lolay 2021
Lolay is one of the most important annual events of the Folk Heritage Museum to promote the rich cultural heritage of our country.   Every year, the Folk Heritage Museum organizes an annual tradition of singing Lolay.. » Read More
Jul 27, 2022
Notification of Office timing - Winter season
This is to inform the public that the winter timing (9:00 am to 4:00 pm) will commence from 1st November 2018 till 28th of February 2019 at Folk Heritage.. » Read More
Nov 13, 2018
Notification
 The Folk Heritage Museum will remain  closed on 18th and 19th october 2018 for election day and Dassian.. » Read More
Oct 17, 2018
Bhutan Week in India, 23rd- 30th September 2018
Folk Heritage Museum had to showcase the unique culture of Bhutan in New Delhi to celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations between Bhutan and India . http://www.mfa.gov.bt/rbedelhi/?p=855 .. » Read More
Oct 05, 2018
Commemorative Banknotes and Silver Coins are now available for sale at the Museum souvenir shop
                  1. Commemorative banknote album (100 Ngultrum denomination) of the Royal Wedding of His Majesty the King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Her Majesty the Queen Ashi.. » Read More
Oct 05, 2018
Folk Heritage Museum has officially launched its first ever souvenir shop on 1st August, 2018.
  The Museum Souvenir Shop is located at the Folk Heritage Museum premises and is now open to the public. Objectives of the Museum Exhibition Center The center besides showcasing the products is intended to promote the traditional.. » Read More
Aug 08, 2018
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