Bogyoke Aung San Museum

The Bogyoke Aung San Museum occupies the former family home of General Aung San at 25 Bogyoke Museum Lane in Bahan Township, Yangon, Myanmar. Aung San, the leader of the independence movement and father of Aung San Suu Kyi, lived here with his family until his assassination in July 1947, and the house has been preserved as it was at that time. The two-storey wooden villa has period furniture, family photographs, books, personal belongings and everyday objects, including his study and the family's bedrooms. Visitors move through the rooms on a guided or self-guided route, with labels in Burmese and English, and the arrangement gives an intimate view of the family's life rather than a formal exhibition. Entry costs about 5,000 MMK (about $1.16) for foreign visitors. Hours are typically Tuesday to Sunday from about 09:30 to 16:00, and visitors should verify before going. A visit takes 45 to 60 minutes. The surrounding garden is quiet and shaded, and the setting helps to explain the history of the independence period. The best time is a weekday morning, when the house is calm and cooler. Weekends bring more local visitors, and school groups sometimes visit. Photography rules may vary, and visitors should check at the entrance, since some rooms may restrict cameras. Shoes may need to be removed at the door, and visitors should dress modestly. The museum is a taxi ride of about 3,000 to 5,000 MMK from downtown and fits well with a Bahan morning that includes Chaukhtatgyi and Kandawgyi Lake. Visitors interested in modern Myanmar history will find it a useful complement to the National Museum.