The newly created Ta-Dzong museum gives a glimpse of Bhutan in the last 100 years with two galleries showcasing the history of Monarchy of Bhutan with many Royal possessions. The first gallery on the ground showcases the guardians of the four directions, which protect the entrances to monasteries and temples and ward off evil influences from all direction.
The second gallery describes the foundation of Trongsa Dzong, its deities and holy men. It houses a statue of Yongzin Ngagi Wangchuck (1517-1554) who founded the Trongsa Dzong in 1543, his jacket and robe, diamond scepter, bell and statues of Zhabdrung's father.
A special feature of the this gallery is the Raven Crown, designed by Lam Jangchub Tshedrue and worn by the first King of Bhutan, Gongsar Ugyen Wangchuck. It also houses his ceremonial skill robe and four chest of the second King Jigme Wangchuck which were used in the Wangdue Choling palace in Bumthang to store personal belongings of the royal family and the King.
The fourth gallery has a silk kira and tego of the first Queen Ashi Choden, the oath of allegiance that was signed on a 3.5 meters scroll by the representatives of clergy during the Coronation of second King in 1926, his prayer book and silver box, the third King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck's amulet, ivory flask, container for betel, areka and lime, and a zenith radio. It also showcases a sword, gho, scarf and traditional boots belonging to His Majesty the Fourth King of Bhutan.
The fifth gallery showcases the message of the sacred dances including the wheel of life, masks and costumes while the sixth gallery is about Buddhism and rituals.
On the seventh gallery are Khesar Ling Lhakhang and the statues of Guru Rinpoche.
The ninth gallery houses Guru Rinpoche's eight manifestations and Maitreya Buddha Lhakhang.
The five Tathagata Buddhas (Gyalwa Rignga) sit in the tenth gallery. Each of theBudhas represents one of the five transcendental insights, which are antidotes to the five mental poisons- anger and hatred, pride, desire and greed, envy and jealously, delusion and ignorance.
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