National Museum of Nepal [SEP] inception
and understanding the past and present traditions of the people of Nepal.
History.
The National Museum of Nepal was established in 1928 by using an old building built in early 19th century. It was a residence built and used by Prime Minister Bhimsen Thapa. The building has collection of bronze sculptures, paubha paintings and weapons including the sword gifted by military leader of France Napoleon Bonaparte.
The museum then known as "Chhauni Silkhana", literally meaning "arsenal museum", was originally used to display firearms and weapons
works are represented in both national and international public collections including the British Museum, the National Gallery Archives, London, the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford and the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge. International collections include the Brooklyn Museum, The National Arts Club, Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, the Greek National Gallery, and the Berlin State Museums.
Solo exhibitions.
- 2019 (Sep) Museo Attivoa Claudia Costa, Quarto, Genoa, Italy
- 2019 (Sep) Palazzo Ducale, Genoa, Italy
- 2019 Palazzo Tagliaferro,