The Natural History Museum has been open to the public for more than four decades, presenting the history of life on Earth, zoological and geological fossils, and information about Myanmar’s natural resources, forests, and wildlife conservation.

Detailed Information

The Natural History Museum was originally opened on May 1, 1996 at the former Union Club building, now known as the Kan-Daw-Gyi Hotel. A new museum building was later constructed inside the Yangon Zoological Gardens between 1966 and 1976. On January 1, 1978, the museum was moved from the old building to the new one and has been open to the public for over four decades.

The museum was established with the following purposes:
• To help visitors understand the existence and development of living organisms and plants from ancient geological eras such as the Paleozoic, Mesozoic, and Cenozoic eras.
• To provide knowledge about zoological and geological fossils.
• To educate the public about Myanmar’s natural resources, forests, conservation efforts, and their benefits to society.
• To support those who study taxidermy.

The museum exhibits include:
• Geological and natural resource displays
• Mammals and birds exhibits
• Fish, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates exhibits
• The anatomical structure of a Fin Whale