Discover the Rich Heritage at Mon Cultural Museum

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving, use Google Maps or a similar navigation app to find directions to 'No.50, Corner of Baho Road and, Dawei Tadar St, Mawlamyine'. The museum is located in Mawlamyine, which is the capital of Mon State. From Yangon, the drive will take approximately 5-6 hours. Ensure you have cash for any tolls along the way. Once you arrive in Mawlamyine, look for signs directing you to the city center. The museum is situated at the corner of Baho Road and Dawei Tadar Street. Parking is available nearby.

• Bus

  To reach the Mon Cultural Museum by public transportation, take a bus from major cities like Yangon or Mandalay to Mawlamyine. Several bus companies operate on this route, including JJ Express and Mandalar Minn. The journey from Yangon usually takes around 5-6 hours. Once you arrive at the Mawlamyine bus terminal, you can take a taxi or a local motorbike taxi to the museum. The taxi ride will take about 10-15 minutes and should cost around 3,000-5,000 MMK.

• Motorbike Taxi

  Once in Mawlamyine, if you prefer a quicker and more direct option, you can hire a motorbike taxi to take you directly to the Mon Cultural Museum. Simply tell the driver 'Mon Cultural Museum' or refer to the address 'No.50, Corner of Baho Road and, Dawei Tadar St'. The fare should be around 1,000-2,000 MMK. Make sure to negotiate the fare before starting your journey.

• Walking

  If you are staying nearby in Mawlamyine, you can also walk to the Mon Cultural Museum. From the city center, head towards Baho Road and look for Dawei Tadar Street. The museum is located at the corner, making it easy to find. It is approximately a 20-minute walk from the city center.