Goa State Museum
| Place | Panaji |
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| State | Goa |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 1977 |
| Museum Type | Archaeology, Ethnographic, and Cultural |
| National Importance Museum | Yes |
| Address | Patto Centre Building, Adilshaha Palace, Old Secretariat, Panaji instead of, Patto, Panaji, Goa 403001 |
| Visiting Time | 09:30 AM to 05:30 PM (Monday to Friday) Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and Public Holidays. |
| Entry Fee | Free Entry |
Museum Introduction
Established in 1977, the Goa State Museum (also known as the State Archaeology Museum) is the state’s premier institution for preserving Goan heritage. Since 2017, it has been temporarily housed in the historic Adil Shah’s Palace (Old Secretariat) in Panaji. The museum centralizes antiquities and art objects that illuminate the ancient historical and cultural traditions of the region.
General Collections
The museum houses approximately 8,000 artifacts across 14 thematic galleries, including Stone Sculpture, Christian Art, Banerji Art, Religious Expression, and Cultural Anthropology. Collections span from the 4th-century Hindu and Jain sculptures to colonial-era furniture and items from the Goa freedom struggle.
Unique Historical Collections
A distinctive collection related to the history of printing, as Goa was the first place in Asia to receive a printing press in 1556. Notable items include early printing machines and plates used for newspapers.
Additional Information
| Video URL | https://youtu.be/M55v-4QlZL0?si=UzxNpI6wQB3L_Dwy |
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| Video Courtesy | Prudent Media Goa |
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
| Notes | The museum building, Adil Shah's Palace, is itself a historical monument that served as the official residence of Portuguese Viceroys and later as the Goa Secretariat until 2000. |
| Artifacts | Table of Goa Inquisition, 11th-century Vira Varma sculpture, Mahishasuramardini of Netravali, Provedoria lottery machines, and various Viragals (Hero Stones) depicting naval battles. |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details |
0832-2436006 0832-2434406 |
| Email ID | museum@goamuseum.gov.in |
Artifact Gallery
