Ahsan Manzil is one of the most attractive historical sign in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. It is a wonderful tourist spot of Bangladesh in the capital city. Ahsan Manzil is situated on the bank of the river Buriganga at Islampur Kumartuli in old Dhaka. It was the official residential palace and the collectorate of the Nawab Family of Dhaka. This well planned and well decorated magnificent building was constructed in the Indo-Saracenic Revival architecture from 1859-1869 A.D. and it is one of the top most significant architectural sign of Dhaka. To conserve the history and culture of this locality, the government of Bangladesh is preserving this palace as ‘Ahsan Manzil Museum since September 20, 1992 and made it open for all.
How to Go
Direct Bus service is available from Gulistan of Dhaka city. Private Car, Auto Rickshow, Taxi etc. are also available to go there.
Visiting Hours of Ahsan Manzil Museum
Summer time (April-September)
Saturday to Wednesday: 10.30 am – 05.30 pm
Friday: 03.00 pm – 07.30 pm
Thursday: Closed
Other Government Holidays: Closed
Winter time (October-March)
Saturday to Wednesday: 09.30 am – 04.30 pm
Friday: 02.30 pm – 07.30 pm
Thursday: Closed
Other Government Holidays: Closed
Entrance fee of Ahsan Manzil
For Locals: 5 TK
For Foreigners: 75 TK
Ticket Counter
Ticket counter of this museum is situated at the eastern side of the palace beside the gate. The rooms being used as ticket counter were the barrack of soldiers and guard rooms of this palace.
