District Museum, Bomdila
| Place | West Kameng District |
|---|---|
| State | Arunachal Pradesh |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 1965 |
| Museum Type | Ethnographic / Cultural |
| National Importance Museum | No |
| Address | Bomdila, Arunachal Pradesh 790001 |
| Visiting Time | 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM (Tuesday to Sunday) Closed on Mondays and State Holidays. |
| Entry Fee | ₹20 (Adults) ₹10 (Children) |
Museum Introduction
Established in 1960, the District Museum, Bomdila (often associated with the Craft Centre) is a significant ethnographic repository in the West Kameng district. It was founded to preserve and promote the traditional arts, crafts, and lifestyle of the indigenous tribes such as the Monpa, Sherdukpen, Aka, and Miji.
General Collections
The collection comprises approximately 767 ethnographic artifacts, including traditional tribal costumes, indigenous weapons, household utility items, and bamboo and cane handicrafts. It also features a variety of personal ornaments and ceremonial tools.
Unique Historical Collections
Monastic Art & Thangkas: An exquisite collection of Buddhist religious scroll paintings (Thangkas) and traditional masks used in monastic dances. Dragon-Design Carpets: Exquisite handwoven carpets featuring authentic dragon motifs, a specialty of the Monpa community.
Additional Information
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
|---|---|
| Notes | The museum is situated opposite the Lower Gompa in Bomdila. It operates alongside a Craft Centre where visitors can observe local artisans at work. |
| Artifacts | Traditional Monpa Masks; Buddhist Thangkas; Dragon-design carpets; Hunting weapons; Tribal jewelry (bead and silver); Weaving looms. |
| Highly Descriptive | No |
| Contact Details |
+91 3782 222221 (District Administration Office of the Deputy Commissioner) |
Artifact Gallery
