Belau National Museum
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| Established | 1955 |
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| Location | Koror, Palau |
| Type | National museum |
| Website | www.belaunationalmuseum.net |
The Belau National Museum (BNM) is a museum in Koror, Palau.
History[]
The museum was established in 1955 and is the oldest museum in Micronesia. It was originally located in the former Japanese Administration Weather Bureau building and later relocated to a new building, which was funded by the Government of the Republic of China.
The Belau National Museum (BNM) is a non-profit semi-autonomous agency with objective the preservation and promotion of the national heritage, exhibition of natural, cultural, social and historical values, and the development of arts at all levels.
Exhibitions[]
The museum exhibits artifacts from all aspects of the local life of Palauan people, such as artworks, photography, sculptures etc.[1] It includes a traditional village meeting house known as a bai.
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "Belau National Museum & Bai". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 20 July 2018.
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Coordinates: 7°20′11″N 134°28′34″E / 7.33639°N 134.47611°E
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