THE Beikthano Archaeological Museum in the ancient Beik­thano cultural zone, a UNES­CO World Heritage-listed site, about 12 miles from west of Taungdwingyi township of Mag­way Region was constructed on 12 July 2004. The construction was completed on 30 Novem­ber 2007, and the museum was opened to the public on 1 Sep­tember 2008.

The Beikthano museum features booths of stone, iron and bronze eras, fossil fuels, traditional houses, the Beikth­ano ancient city map, the his­tory of the city, significant char­acteristics of Pyu, pre-historical evidence of old Beikthano city, literature explored in Beikth­ano, Pyu literary writing style, bricks of Pyu era, vase, bronze Buddha statue, bird-shaped urn, model building for the burring urn, royal architectural pieces of evidence, city wall and barrier (model), bowl-shaped urn, coins and beads of Pyu.

The Beikthano Archaeo­logical Museum is established as per the policy of the Ministry of Culture to explore, conserve and improve Myanmar’s cultur­al heritage, and to cherish the country and people by doing so.

The museum is open free for the public from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm daily except Mondays and public holidays. — Naung Naung (Beikthano Myay)/ KTZH