Assam State Museum, Guwahati

Assam State Museum | One of the best places to visit in Guwahati
Entry Fee & Timings Entry Fee & Timing: It can be visited between 10:00 am to 5:00 pm , Monday and 2nd and 4th Saturday. Entry fee for Indian adults is INR 20, for foreigner INR 100
Place Type
Govt. Museum & Memorials, Museum and Gallery
Official Info
N/A
Best time to visit
January, February, March, April, May, June
Place visit with
Family, Kids, Friends, Solo, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters
Nearest Metro Station

About Assam State Museum

Assam State Museum is one of the largest multipurpose museums in Guwahati. The museum was established in the year 1940 by the Assam Research Society. The museum presents a large collection of historical and prehistoric times. There is also a small cottage industries museum located inside the premises of the Assam State Museum, which comes under the administration of the Industrial Department of Assam.

The museum houses an extensive collection of artifacts and sculptures ranging from the 5th-12th centuries to new artifacts from World War II. The museum is buzzing with activities from history buffs and tourists from all over the world.

Interesting facts about Assam State Museum

  1. This museum presents a clear picture of the rich culture and art of Assam apart from the various traditions and cultures of the states.
  2. The museum has a large collection of Mahatma Gandhi's photographs and correspondence.
  3. The sculpture gallery on the ground floor has sculptures of Hindu gods and goddesses from 7th to 14th century in excellent condition like replicas.
  4. Coins, inscriptions, statues etc. of ancient and medieval times can also be seen.
  5. The museum is divided into several galleries like Wood and Crafts Gallery, Manuscript Gallery, Sculpture Gallery, Arms and Ammunition Gallery, Printing Gallery etc.

How to reach Assam State Museum

By Bus
Library Bus Stop is near to State Museum which is 1 minute away.
By Rail
Guwahati Railway Station is 2 minutes away from State Museum.
By Air
Guwahati Airport is 22.8 km away from the State Museum, one can easily reach the museum by booking a cab.

Assam State Museum on Google Map

Address
Assam State Museum: GNB Rd, Near, Dighalipukhuri, Guwahati

Assam State Museum FAQs:

𝒜. It is located at GNB Rd, Near, Dighalipukhuri, Guwahati.

𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Assam State Museum: It can be visited between 10:00 am to 5:00 pm , Monday and 2nd and 4th Saturday. Entry fee for Indian adults is INR 20, for foreigner INR 100.

𝒜. You should visit Assam State Museum during January, February, March, April, May, June months for best experience.

📅 Last update: 2023-11-17 || ✍ Author: Sandhya Chauhan

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