Assam State Museum
| Place | Guwahati |
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| State | Assam |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 1940 |
| Museum Type | Archaeological, and Ethnographic |
| National Importance Museum | No |
| Address | GNB Rd, near Dighalipukhuri, Mawhati, Ambari, Guwahati, Assam 781001 |
| Visiting Time | Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Tickets until 4:00 PM) Closed on Mondays and 2nd/4th Saturdays. |
| Entry Fee | Adults: ₹33 Students: ₹11 Foreigners: ₹300 Children (below 12): Free |
Museum Introduction
Established in 1940 by the Kamarupa Anusandhan Samiti and later taken over by the State Government in 1953, it is one of the premier museums in Northeast India. It serves as a central repository for the archaeological, historical, and cultural heritage of Assam.
General Collections
The collection includes stone and metal sculptures, terracotta objects, ancient coins (numismatics), inscriptions (epigraphy), traditional textiles, arms and ammunition, and ethnographic artifacts from various tribes.
Unique Historical Collections
Rare Sanchipat (agar bark) and Talpat (palm leaf) manuscripts; significant 10th-century stone sculptures from the Ambari excavation site; and Japanese bombs from World War II.
Additional Information
| Video URL | https://youtu.be/pc5n_Bczl3Q?si=2NUS6hWkpoeC_EOG |
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| Video Courtesy | Assam State Museum @assamstatemuseum5541 |
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
| Notes | The museum features life-size replicas of traditional tribal huts and houses a specialized library established in 1985 containing rare historical periodicals. |
| Artifacts | Stone Nataraja (10th Century), Mahisasimardini Durga (granite), 5th-century copper plate inscriptions, Ahom-era cannons, and 2nd-century BC terracotta plaques. |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details |
+91 361-2540651 +91 9127164118 |
| Email ID | assamstatemuseum@gmail.com |
Artifact Gallery
