Wangsisichum Heritage Home
About This Museum
Tucked away on the road from Thimphu to Bumthang, the Wangsisichum Heritage Home feels less like a formal museum and more like stepping directly into a preserved past. You don't just see history here; you feel its quiet presence in the worn wooden floorboards and the faint, earthy scent of aged timber. The space is intimate, encouraging a slow, contemplative pace rather than a hurried tour. It’s a deeply personal glimpse into the domestic life of Bhutan before the modern era.
Collection Highlights
The heart of the home is its traditional kitchen, blackened from years of cooking fires and still arranged as if the family has just stepped out. Look for the beautifully crafted wooden bowls and butter lamps, objects that speak to daily rituals. A set of hand-woven textiles, their dyes faded to soft hues, tells a story of both artistry and utility.
Visitor Information
It's a small, personal place, so don't expect flashy exhibits or large crowds—check opening times locally as they can be informal. The experience is best for those who want to linger over details and imagine the lives lived within these walls.
Architecture & Building
The building itself is a classic example of Bhutanese vernacular architecture, with its sturdy stone and timber construction, intricately carved wooden window frames, and a pitched roof designed for heavy monsoon rains.
Contact & Location
Address: ཐིམ་ཕུ, Chang Gewog, ཐིམ་ཕུ, ཐིམ་ཕུ་རྫོང་ཁག་, 11001, འབྲུག་ཡུལ།
Phone: +975 17 90 24 17
Website: Visit Website
