Department of Culture

Department of Culture is a government office in Thimphu District, Bhutan which is located on N Doebum Lam. Department of Culture is situated nearby to National Library of Bhutan, as well as near Folk Heritage Museum.

Opening hours: Monday—Friday 9:00 AM—5:00 PM
Type: Government office
Also known as: “Dept. of Culture”
Address: 143 N Doebum Lam, Thimphu, 11001

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Institute of Traditional Medicine Services and Royal Textile Academy.

Institute of Traditional Medicine Services

Hospital

The Institute of Traditional Medicine Services is based in Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, located on a hilltop above the Traditional Arts Center and the National Library. Institute of Traditional Medicine Services is situated 490 metres southwest of Department of Culture.

Royal Textile Academy

Museum

Photo: Cfynn, CC BY-SA 3.0.

The Royal Textile Academy of Bhutan was founded to preserve and promote the living art of weaving which is an important part of the culture and tradition of Bhutan. Royal Textile Academy is situated 540 metres southeast of Department of Culture.

Changlimithang Stadium

Stadium

Photo: Steve Evans, CC BY 2.0.

The Changlimithang Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Thimphu, Bhutan, which serves as the national stadium of Bhutan. It is predominantly used for football matches and is the home of the Bhutan national football team, other national selections and a number of Thimphu-based football clubs. Changlimithang Stadium is situated 1½ km southeast of Department of Culture.