Assam State Museum

4.3

Location: GNB Rd, near Dighalipukhuri, Mawhati, Ambari, Guwahati, Assam 781001, India

Estimated Visiting Time: 1 hour

If you are a history buff who wants to know about ancient stuff and keep it as a memory then we got a perfect museum for you surely. The collections of Assam state museum are rare which makes it a unique museum in India.

The Assam state museum is one of the biggest multipurpose museums in India. The museum has a collection of sculptures, folk art, crafts, natural history, miscellaneous, Anthropology, arms section, and epigraphy. It is situated at the southern end of the Dighalipukhuri tank which is considered the heart of Guwahati city in Assam.

Attraction

The museum has become one of the main tourist spots in Guwahati city. The collection of this museum is rare and ancient which makes it a unique museum in India and attracts many people. The people who are history buffs, want to know more about the ancient culture, and are photo fanatics are mostly attracted by the Assam state museum. By visiting the museum travelers will know a deep insight into the history of that region. Moreover, the ancient and all collection of the museum fascinates people. This museum library also engages many people. The library has a rich collection that is highly admired by people all around the world.

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History

Archaeological finds in Assam state museum

Previously the museum was known as the Assam Provincial museum. The museum was established by the Kamarupa Anusandhan Samiti in the year 1940. At that time Late Kanklal Baruah was the founder and President. Later in the year 1953, the Assam state museum was handed over to the Assam State Government.

Inside/Outside Views

Assam state museum inside view

The museum is a magnificent place to know about history. It is the largest multipurpose museum in the country. Inside the museum, there are an affluent collection of sculptures, folk art, crafts, natural history, miscellaneous, Anthropology, arms section, and epigraphy. Visitors can explore those collections briefly and they can also take pictures. The rare and unique collection of the museum amuses people. The remarkable items of the museum are ivory paintings, coins, bamboo items, musical instruments, and royal garments. Besides, there are also many other amazing things in the Assam state museum. There is a library in the museum with an affluent collection of journals, books, periodicals related to culture, mythology, art, biography, and many other sectors. All the collections of the library are loved by book-loving visitors.

Opening Hours

The visiting time of the museum is :

Summer: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Winter: 10:00 am – 4:30 pm

Entry & Others Fees

The entry fee of the museum is Rs.10.

Near Restaurants

There are also many restaurants near the Assam state museum.

Near Hotels

How to Reach

By railway: The nearest railway station to Guwahati city is the Guwahati railway station which is 1.4 km away. It will take approximately 4 minutes from the station to reach the city.

By airport: The nearest airport to Guwahati city is Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi airport which is 22.2 km away. It will take approximately 1 hour 30 minutes from the airport to reach the city.

By road: Visitors will get a bus, cab, or auto-rickshaw to reach the museum from Guwahati city.

Tips for Travellers

You should carry water bottles and tissue. And also should carry necessary things that you needed the most.

FAQ

Que-01: Is this place safe to visit?

Ans: Yes, it is safe to visit. Every day many visitors pay a visit to the museum.

Que-02: Is photography allowed in this place?

Ans: Yes, photography is allowed in the museum. Visitors need to pay Rs. 20 for still cameras.

Que-03:Is videography allowed in this museum?

Ans: Yes, photography is allowed. Visitors need to pay Rs. 100 for video cameras.

Que-04: What is the best time to visit the Assam state museum?

Ans: Visitors can visit the museum anytime in a year but it is suggested to visit during the winter (September to March) at that time the atmosphere is very pleasant to the traveler and it is the perfect time to visit.

Que-05: How many days Assam state museum remains open in a week?

Ans: The Assam state museum remains open all days of the week except Monday. It is closed on 2nd and 4th Saturday and Government Holidays.

Que-06: What are the collections of the Assam state museum?

Ans: The exhibits of the Museum have a wide variety of collections and they are displayed under different sections like sculptures, folk art, crafts, natural history, miscellaneous, Anthropology, arms section, and epigraphy. There are four principal categories of the sculptures and they are stone, wood, metal, and terracotta.