The National Museum of Afghanistan, often called Kabul Museum, preserves collections that reflect the country’s long and diverse history. Founded in 1919, it holds material ranging from prehistoric objects to Buddhist, Hindu and Islamic works, as well as manuscripts, arms, textiles and other historical artefacts.
The museum began with royal collections assembled after Afghanistan gained full independence. In its early years the holdings moved between sites in Kabul, including Bagh-e Bala and the royal palace grounds. In 1931, the collection was installed in its present building in Darulaman, south-west of the city, in a district planned during the reign of King Amanullah Khan.
