Rakhine State Cultural Museum
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Former name
Arakan State Cultural Museum and LibraryEstablished1955
LocationNo. 70, Corner of Main Road and Ye Dwin Street, Maw Laik Ward, Sittwe
Rakhine State, Myanmar
Rakhine State, Myanmar
ရခိုင်ပြည်နယ် ယဉ်ကျေးမှုပြတိုက် | |
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Former name | Arakan State Cultural Museum and Library |
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| Established | 1955 |
| Location | No. 70, Corner of Main Road and Ye Dwin Street, Maw Laik Ward, Sittwe Rakhine State, Myanmar |
| Coordinates | 20°08′31″N 92°53′57″E / 20.1419°N 92.8992°E |
| Type | Cultural museum |
| Owner | Ministry of Religious Affairs and Culture (Myanmar) |
The Rakhine State Cultural Museum is a museum in Myanmar that serves as a repository for the cultural heritage of the Rakhine people, including their history, cultural traditions, and costumes. Located in Sittwe, in Rakhine State, the museum was opened on 19 February 1996.[1] The admission fee is $2 US and opening hours are from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm, Tuesday through Sunday.
