Hanuman Dhoka Museum.

Hanuman Dhoka in Kathmandu Durbar Square highlights the life of King Tribhuvan (1906-1955) who helped liberate the country from the Rana regime in 1951 since the King Tribhuvan was a highly respected and loved member of the Nepali community. The Tribhuvan Museum pays tribute to this amazing leader and many Nepali’s come here to pay homage to the memory of this noble king and to educate newer generations about his valiant and brave life. King Tribhuvan is best remembered for his valiant efforts in liberating the nation from the rule of the Rana prime ministers.

The King of Nepal, King Tribhuvan, was born in Kathmandu on 30 June 1906. He became king at the tender age of 5. Tribhuvan was officially crowned in the year 1913, but the Royal Family did not rule Nepal. The Rana family was in control of the country and they often made decisions that had a negative impact of the country.

The Nepalese public became increasingly unhappy with the Rana’s rule and they supported the return of the country’s power to the monarch. By the 1930’s the King was of age to rule Nepal. It was only due to the outbreak of World War II that the Rana’s spared the kings’ life. They did this on the request of the British who wanted Nepal backing them in the war. But after the war ended and Britain moved out of India, the King and his family fled to India to escape the wrath of the disposed Rana family. Through pressure from the public and from international countries, the Rana’s were forced to admit defeat and conform to the kings’ dream of democracy. King Tribhuvan took charge of the country’s transition until his untimely death due to illness in 1955.

The Tribhuvan Memorial Museum showcases the entire history of the King’s life, his victories, his losses and the realization of his dreams. An extremely rare collection of personal items and photographs of the King and the entire Royal Family are on display in the Tribhuvan Memorial Museum. Newspaper clippings telling the story of his final victory over the Ranas and the spectacular paintings of King Tribhuvan and the kings that followed are all exhibited here. The Tribhuvan Museum is a worthy tribute to this great man, a King who won back his throne and freed the people of Nepal.

Timings:
From 10:30 am to 3 pm, except Tuesdays.
From 10:30 am to 2 pm, on Fridays