Liberation War Museum established in 1996 at Segun Bagicha, Dhaka in a two-storied old-style building. The museum was established for collecting, preserving and displaying of the objects, artifacts and all other materials related to the heroic struggle of Bengalee's. Following genocide unleashed by military rulers of Pakistan, the movements for democratic wrights, turned into armed struggle with emergence of Bangladesh in December 1971.

There is an eternal flame at the entrance. The following words are carved on a piece of stone there: "In the name of the moon and sun on the sky, in the name of blood-stained soil of Bengal we vow not to forget any of our martyrs, any event of our history".

The museum has six galleries, the first of which demonstrates the customs and traditions of Bengal as well as the struggle against colonial control. The second gallery presents a chronicle of the period of the Pakistani rule from 1947 and especially, the political, economic and cultural oppression on the people of the East Pakistan and the resistance against those. The third gallery shows memorabilia of the non-cooperation movement of March 1971, the genocide and resistance, declaration of independence and the plight of the refugees. The three galleries on the second floor display documents and materials that show various aspects of resistance by the people of East Pakistan, international solidarity to the straggle, the killing of intellectuals by Pakistan Army and its collaborators, and the victory of the Bengalee people.

Currently, Museum collection number 10,732 objects, which include rare photographs, documents, media coverage and materials used by freedom fighters and martyrs of liberation war. However the museum can display around 1300 objects due to paucity of space and its midterm plan includes purchase of a land for building a proper museum. Liberation War Museum, excavated two killing fields on Dhaka suburbs, preserves one site and these human remains have added dimension to the displays.
Visitors to the museum realise how through popular struggle and human sacrifices fundamental principles of democracy, secularism and nationalism of Bangladesh constitution (1972) evolved. Attempts have been taken through displays and regular programmes to create a living museum where visitors can draw contemporary relevance for building national unity and a tolerant society against human rights abuses.

The museum has different programmes to foster awareness among the young generation about the heroic struggle for independence. It operates an outreach programme providing transport and other support to the students of educational institutions to visit it. It has a mobile van that operates as a mini-museum and goes to schools of different regions of the country. It has an open stage and a spacious hall for arranging special shows and exhibitions.

The museum was established at the initiative of some community leaders to meet a historical requirement for preserving the memory and relics of the War of Liberation and is run by a Board of Trustee. It is now recognised, nationally and internationally, as credible institution on history of Bangladesh independence. Responding to the initiative, many people came forward to donate mementoes, as well as provide other supports including funding assistance to it. It has a board of trustees. The founding members of the board are theatre personality and communication expert Aly Zaker, architect and poet Rabiul Husain, publisher, writer, cultural activist Mofidul Hoque, former member of parliament, theatre personality and communication expert Asaduzzaman Noor, theatre personality and communication expert Sara Zaker, engineer and social activist Ziauddin Tareq Ali, art connoisseur and corporate manager Akku Chowdhury and former secretary general Bangladesh medical association and corporate manager Dr. Sarwar Ali.

The Liberation War Museum is open on all weekdays except Sunday between 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. In winter it is open between 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Phone, fax and e-mail of the museum office are 9559091, 955 9092 and mukti@citechco.net