Bogyoke Aung San Museum

　　The Bogyoke Aung San Museum is located in a small town in Yangon. Established in 1962, it was built to commemorate Myanmar’s national father — Aung San, the leader who fought for Myanmar’s independence. After World War II, Aung San became the Prime Minister of Myanmar and engaged in negotiations with Britain regarding the country’s independence. However, he was assassinated before Myanmar gained independence and is now revered by the Myanmar people as the Father of the Nation.

　　The Bogyoke Aung San Museum is a two-story colonial villa built in 1921. It was Aung San’s last residence before he was assassinated in 1947 and has been listed as part of Yangon’s urban heritage. Most of the exhibits are located on the first floor in the family recreation room, dining room, and living room. They include photos of Aung San in his youth, images of his political activities, overseas travels, and family life, as well as notable speeches, handwritten notes to his wife, and the car he was riding in before his assassination. On the second floor, visitors can see the bedrooms of Aung San and his wife, the children’s rooms, the meeting room, and the study.

　　Outside the Bogyoke Aung San Museum, there is a small garden featuring a bronze statue of Aung San, depicted attentively gardening. There is also a swimming pool, which is where his second son tragically drowned.

　　Bogyoke Aung San Museum Reason to visit: The best museum to learn about Myanmar’s leader Aung San Continent: Asia [Asia] Country/Region: Myanmar [Myanmar] Province/State: Yangon Region [Yangon Region] City: Yangon [Yangon]