The Hanumandhoka Palace is located in the old center of Kathmandu. This palace complex represents the core of Durbar Square. It comprises 3 different museums that exhibit various items like artifacts, royal dresses, medals, honorary titles, etc. Besides the palace's grandeur and historical significance, it also lies at the heart of Nepal's medieval and modern history. The museum is open to visitors on all weekdays except Saturdays and government holidays.

The Asa Archives are located in Kulumbbhula, Kathmandu. The historical importance of this archive is high because it preserves a large collection of old manuscripts. The oldest manuscript was written in 1464. Also not only handwritten books can be seen here, but also palm-leaf manuscripts, which are a delight for history lovers. The whole collection has over 7000 items.

Kalamandapa Institute of Classical Nepalese Performing Arts is situated at the Hotel Vajra, Dallu, Kathmandu. Every Tuesday, at 7 PM, you can admire traditional Nepali dances and theater. Every Sunday (and sometimes Friday) authentic Newari music shows and masked dances are performed. The admission ticket includes tea.

Swayambhunath is among one of the most renowned temples in Kathmandu Valley. In translation Swayambhunath means "the one who is born on his own". One interesting fact is that Swayambhunath is venerated by both Buddhists and Hindus. Swayambhunath was founded in the 5th century by King Visadeva. During its 16th century existence it was visited by such famous historic personalities as King Pratap Malla.

The Natural History Museum of Tribhuvan University has a rather extensive collection of stuffed animals, birds and fish. The exhibition hall has low ceiling and side rooms. The air is rather heavy with dampness and a chemical smell. Almost all the creatures are set in an aggressive attack or defense pose - baring their fangs, raising their wings.

The Natural History Museum is located in the southern foothills of Swayambhunath hill, at a walking distance from the National Museum. The museum has a sizeable collection of different species of amphibians, mammals, reptiles, invertebrates, and plants. The museum is famous for the diverse collection of species that includes prehistoric invertebrates, stuffed mammals, birds, reptiles, etc. Many of the species exhibited in the museum are now extinct.

The National Museum is located in the western part of Kathmandu near the Swayambhunath stupa in a historic building, constructed in the early 19th century by General Bhimsen Thapa. It is the most important museum in the country, housing an extensive collection of weapons, art and antiquities of historical and cultural importance. The museum was established in 1928 as a collection point for war trophies and weapons, and the initial name of this museum was Chhauni Silkhana, which literally means "the stone house of arms and ammunition". Given its focus, the museum contains an extensive quantity of weapons, including locally made firearms used in various wars and leather canons from the 18th-19th century, as well as medieval and modern sculptures in wood, bronze, stone, and paintings.