The Nepal Olympic Museum (NOM) is a non-profit cultural and educational institution located in Kathmandu, Nepal. Established in 1994 A.D., it holds the distinction of being the first and only Olympic museum in the South Asian region. The museum is dedicated to the preservation of Nepal's sporting heritage and the promotion of the Olympic Movement and its values: Excellence, Friendship, and Respect. Envisioned by its founder/president Late. Chhitij Arun Shrestha, has been in existence since 1999 inside the premise of the National Sports Council, during the 8th South Asian Games Kathmandu. Affiliated to National Sports Council and Nepal Olympic Committee, and with the primary objective of Historical Conservation for Sports Development and contributing to the Olympic Movement by preserving historic objects and items that were once a part of Nepalese Sports, the Museum, is a national asset of every Nepalese sport enthusiast and purely a sports organization. It is evident that since its existence, the museum despite it ups and downs have been involved in variety of activities in the service of Nepalese sports.
The museum was officially registered as Sports Nepal Olympic Museum (NOM) on 23 June 1995 (2052/03/09B.S). The Museum is affiliated to National Sports Council (NSC) & Nepal Olympic Committee (NOC). The name was later changed to Nepal Olympic Museum (NOM). The sole purpose of establishing this museum has been to preserve various Nepalese sports related objects of historical significance and assemble them at one place.
The NOM houses a vast collection of artifacts that chronicle the history of sports in Nepal and the country's participation in the International Olympic Games. Key highlights include:
Historical Memorabilia: Medals, trophies, and torches from various editions of the Olympic Games and South Asian Games (SAG).
Equipment & Gear: Historic jerseys, shoes, and equipment used by legendary Nepali Olympians.
Archives: A significant collection of rare photographs, newspaper clippings, and official documents dating back to the mid-20th century.
The "First Medal" Flag: The museum holds the historic Nepali flag used during the country's first international medal win. The number and the value of sports related materials existing in Nepal by now have become large enough to be put on display in a separate museum. Unfortunately, most of those materials at this time lie unattended and scattered all over the place gathering rust.
The museum is an independent institution affiliated with the National Sports Council (NSC) and the Nepal Olympic Committee (NOC). It is governed by an executive committee that oversees its archival, educational, and promotional wings.