Serving as the cultural repository of the country, the museum district and greater Thimphu offer an incredible array of heritage sites and attractions:
* **National Textile Museum:** Showcases the intricate art of Bhutanese weaving (Thagzo) and royal garbs. * **Folk Heritage Museum:** A restored traditional farmhouse offering a glimpse into rural Bhutanese life from a century ago. * **Simply Bhutan:** An interactive "living" museum where visitors can try archery, taste local wine, and learn about traditional architecture. * **Bhutan Postal Museum:** Famous for allowing visitors to create personalized, legally valid Bhutanese postage stamps. * **Buddha Dordenma:** A massive, 169-foot gilded bronze statue of Buddha Shakyamuni overlooking the Thimphu valley. * **Tashichho Dzong:** The majestic fortress and monastery that houses the throne room of the King and the seat of government.