In 1968 Paro’s Ta Dzong was inaugurated as the National Museum with an aim to showcase the country's rich culture and traditions.Over the years, after much renovation the museum accumulated more and more objects from different parts of the country and is today a storehouse of Bhutan's cultural and traditional treasures. With over thirteen galleries, each holding exhibits from different periods and places in the country, the National Museum of Bhutan takes pride in its effort to educate its visitors, about the country's cultural history that date back to as early as 2000 B.C. After more than three decades, the museum has established itself not only as a huge tourist attraction but also as an institution of learning for both scholars and visitors.