District Museum Tezpur
| Place | Tezpur |
|---|---|
| State | Assam |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 1986 |
| Museum Type | Archaeological / Cultural |
| National Importance Museum | No |
| Address | Main Rd, opposite District court, Mahabhairab, Tezpur, Assam 784001 |
| Visiting Time | 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM (Summer) 10:00 AM – 04:15 PM (Winter) Closed on Mondays and 2nd/4th Saturdays. |
| Entry Fee | ₹10 (Indian Citizens) ₹5 (Students) ₹150 (Foreign Nationals) |
Museum Introduction
Established on March 16, 1986, the District Museum Tezpur is a prominent state museum in Assam. It is housed in the historic colonial-era Dak-Bungalow, which was built in 1881 and serves as a major center for preserving the archaeological and ethnological heritage of the Sonitpur district.
General Collections
The museum boasts a collection of over 600 artifacts, including stone and wooden sculptures, ancient inscriptions, and traditional textiles. It also features a wide variety of manuscripts, coins, and cultural objects from the Satra institutions.
Unique Historical Collections
Ahom Cannons: Two massive iron cannons from the Ahom period are displayed at the entrance. Shalastambha Dynastic Ruins: Rare 9th-10th century stone architectural members and sculptures salvaged from local ruins. Historic Dak-Bungalow: The museum is uniquely situated within an 1881 British-era heritage building.
Additional Information
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
|---|---|
| Notes | The museum provides a chronological view of Tezpur's history, starting from the ancient kingdom of Harruppeshwara to the British colonial period. |
| Artifacts | Vanamala Dev Varmana Copper Plate; Stone images of Lord Shani and Lord Indra; Wooden Dola (Palanquin); Traditional Muga silk textiles; 19th-century tribal masks. |
| Highly Descriptive | No |
| Contact Details | +91 3712 220011 (General Enquiry via District Office) |
Artifact Gallery