Khulna Divisional Museum
A compact city museum of terracotta, sculpture and finds from the archaeological sites of the south-west.
Run by the Department of Archaeology, the Khulna Divisional Museum sits near Shibbari crossing in the heart of the city. Its galleries give a useful overview of the region's past before you head out to the field: terracotta plaques and decorated bricks, stone and bronze sculptures, coins, inscriptions and pottery recovered from sites such as Bharat Bhayna in Jashore and the mosque city of Bagerhat.
The museum is small enough to see in an hour and is pleasantly cool on a hot afternoon. Labels are in Bengali and English. It is a good choice for families, students and anyone waiting for an evening bus or cruise departure from Khulna.
How to go
It is in the city near Shibbari crossing; reach it by rickshaw or easy-bike from anywhere in central Khulna (20-50 BDT).
Where to stay
Hotels on KDA Avenue and around Shibbari are within walking distance (1,500-10,000 BDT).
