Famous
as one of the richest repositories of antiques, Assam State Museum is hailed as
one of the biggest multipurpose museums in India. Situated in the scenic locales
of Dighalupukhuri area, Assam State Museum was built in 1940 and boasts of
being the oldest museum in Northeast India.
Established by the Kamarupa
Anusandhan Samiti, this museum is a must-visit to explore the culture and
heritage of Assam through the fascinating antiques that are on display here.
Some of the most interesting things that one can find here are prehistoric
ivory paintings, sculptures, metal, woodwork and costumes etc. With different
categories of exhibits like Epigraphy, Sculptures, Miscellaneous, Natural
History etc, the museum is a wonderful visit for everyone who wishes to witness
the traditions of the state of Assam.
Location: Assam State Museum, Gopinath Bordoloi
Road, Near Dighalipukhuri Park, Ambari, Guwahati
Timings: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (Closed on Mondays, 2nd, and 4th
Saturday)
Entry Fee/charges: INR 5
Famous
as one of the richest repositories of antiques, Assam State Museum is hailed as
one of the biggest multipurpose museums in India. Situated in the scenic locales
of Dighalupukhuri area, Assam State Museum was built in 1940 and boasts of
being the oldest museum in Northeast India.
Established by the Kamarupa
Anusandhan Samiti, this museum is a must-visit to explore the culture and
heritage of Assam through the fascinating antiques that are on display here.
Some of the most interesting things that one can find here are prehistoric
ivory paintings, sculptures, metal, woodwork and costumes etc. With different
categories of exhibits like Epigraphy, Sculptures, Miscellaneous, Natural
History etc, the museum is a wonderful visit for everyone who wishes to witness
the traditions of the state of Assam.
Location: Assam State Museum, Gopinath Bordoloi
Road, Near Dighalipukhuri Park, Ambari, Guwahati
Timings: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (Closed on Mondays, 2nd, and 4th
Saturday)
Entry Fee/charges: INR 5