The National Library preserves some rare scholarly books in Sanskrit and English dating from the 17th century. Open daily except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, form 9 am to 5 pm. The oldest manuscript here is dated AD 1464. Most of the manuscripts are in Sanskrit and Nepalbhasa languages. It houses the National Birendra Art Gallery which has a collection of about 150 art pieces by prominent Nepalese Artists.
Art exhibitions are regularly organized where paintings can be boutht.
NAFA also has studios where Nepalese artists can be seen at work. Open daily except Saturdays Dundays and holidays, from 9 am to 5 pm. Entrance fee must be paid by foreigners to enter the gallery. Some of the art goes back to as early as the 11th century. Most of the statues are of Buddha, Bishnu, Lokeswor and Devi, covering both the Hindu and the Buddhist iconology.