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Tribal Museum, Bhopal

Tribal Museum

Tribal Museum: One of the best places to visit in Bhopal

Entry Fee & Ticket

Indian ₹20/-, Foreigners ₹400/-, Camera Fee ₹100/-

Opening Time & Days

Tribal Museum is open every day except Mondays & National Holidays Tribal Museum opening and closing timing is 12:00 PM – 08:00 PM

Best Time to Visit

September, October, November, December

Place visit with

Family, Kids, Friends, Solo, Parents

Place Type

Govt. Museum & Memorials, Museum and Gallery

Official Info

Website 🔗

Nearest Metro Station
Board Office Chauraha Metro Station
4.99 km away

About Tribal Museum

Situated in Shyamala Hills in Bhopal, Tribal Museum is one of the best places to visit in Bhopal. The Tribal Museum was inaugurated by former President Pranab Mukherjee in 2013 and has been designed by Revati Kamath. The museum is divided into 6 colorful galleries showcasing the diversity of the seven tribes of the state which include Gond, Sahariya, Bharia, Kol, Baiga, Korku and Bhil.

The museum displays the art, customs, culture, paintings, artifacts and practices of the tribes. The purpose of the museum is only to spread awareness among the general public about the tribal culture and life.

Architecture of Tribal Museum

Spread across 7 acres of land, the museum tells the stories of local tribal tradition and culture through full-sized models and vivid art installations and displays.

Interesting facts about Tribal Museum

  1. The outer façade of the museum has a huge mural painting of famous Gond artist Durga Bai.
  2. It depicts the art, daily life, etc. of indigenous groups using colorful displays.
  3. The Tribal Museum presents art-facts from daily life with symbols with meaning.
  4. Every Friday and Sunday evening, it also hosts traditional music and drama performances.
  5. The museum also has a small restaurant with light refreshments.
  6. The biggest attraction of the Tribal Museum is its well-planned and beautifully placed themed galleries.

How to reach Tribal Museum

By Rail
The museum is at a distance of 8 km from Bhopal Junction. The museum can be easily reached by rickshaw.
By Bus
Nearest city bus stop to Tribal Museum is Depot Chauraha near Shastri Nagar. The museum is about 800 meters away from here.

Tribal Museum, Shyamla Hills Road, Bhopal on Google Map

Tribal Museum FAQs:

𝒜. It is located at Shyamla Hills Road, Bhopal.

𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Tribal Museum: The entry fee is INR 10 and for clicking pictures INR 50. It is open to visitors from 12:00 AM to 8:00 PM..

𝒜. You should visit Tribal Museum during September, October, November, December months for best experience.

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