thetibetmuseum

The Tibet Museum of the Central Tibetan Administration's Department of Information and International Relations was established in 1998 to document, preserve, research, exhibit and educate the public on all matters related to Tibetan history and culture. Initially named the Tibetan National Commemoration and Documentation Centre, many different approaches were discussed before the final concept was agreed upon by the Tibetan Government in Exile. On April 30th, 2000, His Holiness the Dalai Lama inaugurated the museum in a ceremony attended by around 300 dignitaries and volunteers. The Tibet Museum was established with the aim of presenting Tibet's history and visions for its future through texts, photographs, videos and installations.