Bogyoke Aung San Museum occupies the colonial-era house at 25 Bogyoke Museum St in Yangon where General Aung San and his family lived before his assassination in 1947. The rooms and displays trace his life and Myanmar’s independence movement through family photographs, personal belongings, books and political papers. You can also see images of his daughter, Aung San Suu Kyi, during her childhood. The house is a compact stop for understanding the general’s place in modern Myanmar history; allow less than an hour to see and read the exhibits.
The general’s former home
The museum is in the house where General Aung San and his family lived before his assassination in 1947. A colonial-era residence, it preserves the setting of the family’s home and presents material on the general’s life and political work.
Aung San is regarded as the founder of modern Myanmar. His role in the country’s movement for independence is central to the exhibits, which include photographs, papers and personal items. Some displays also relate to the cabinet members killed alongside him in 1947.
Family photographs and belongings
The rooms contain family photographs and furniture, along with books and objects associated with the household. Images of Aung San Suu Kyi’s childhood connect the family story to another prominent figure in Myanmar’s political life.
Take time to read the displays as you move through the house. The collection is compact, and a visit can be completed in under an hour. The building’s former role as a family residence gives the photographs and belongings their context.
FAQ
Where is Bogyoke Aung San Museum?
It is at 25 Bogyoke Museum St in Yangon.
How long does a visit take?
The museum can be seen in under an hour.
Do you need a passport to enter?
Bring your passport for entry.
