July Uprising museum draws hundreds on opening day
Exhibits trace uprising through photos, documents and personal belongings.
The July Mass Uprising Memorial Museum opened to the public today (6 August), drawing hundreds of visitors who queued from the morning to secure tickets for its first day of operation.
Visitors arrived with friends and family and toured exhibits featuring photographs, videos, documents, digital installations and personal belongings of those killed and injured during the 2024 uprising.
Authorities have introduced time-slot-based entry to regulate visitor numbers and prevent overcrowding.
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The museum's main building will remain open in three daily sessions: 11am-1pm, 1pm-3pm and 4pm-6pm. Visitors must register through the museum's online platform, select an available slot and buy tickets before arriving.
Tickets cost Tk50 for adults and Tk25 for children.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman inaugurated the museum yesterday, two years after the uprising led to the fall of the Awami League government and Sheikh Hasina's ouster from office.
Speaking at the inauguration, Tarique said preserving the memories of the uprising would help future generations remember the sacrifices of those who reshaped the country's history.
