Museums in Kohima

Many people visit Kohima, the capital of Nagaland to explore its sheer natural beauty and get an insight about the rich heritage and ancient roots. Museums in Kohima offer them a wonderful opportunity to see various artifacts magnificently preserved by the government of India and get updated about the traditions and vibrant culture of Kohima. Most of the museums in Kohima exhibit items belonging to the pre independence era such as the Mahatma Gandhi's dhoti, kurta and walking stick. Many other museums showcase things based on science like physics, biology, etc. that help the students to understand science subject better. There is also a doll museum that captivates the attention of the little kids. Some of the must see museums in Kohima that provide a wonderful glimpse of history and vivid culture of the city are:

Address : Upper Bayavu Hill, Kohima

Timing : 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM (Tuesday to Sunday)

Closed : Monday and Public Holidays

Nagaland State Museum

The museum acquaints the tourists about the rich history of the state. One of the prominent attractions of the museum is the unique artifacts of the sixteen tribes that live in the state. The artifacts displayed here include traditional dresses, jewelries, carved gateposts, inscriptions, ancestral weapons, ceremonial drum, musical instruments and sculptures of birds and animals. The tourists can also see the necklaces made up of the precious stones, beads and silver worn by the Naga tribes. One can also get to know about the lifestyle of the tribes by seeing Naga Morung (hut models). For the ardent art lovers, there is also an art gallery that exhibit stunning paintings of the local people or artists.

Address : Upper Bayavü Hill, Kohima, Nagaland 797121

Timing : 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Closed : Sunday

Kohima Museum

There are many tribes that inhabit in Nagaland. The Kohima Museum was primarily established to present the world about the diverse lifestyle, habitat and culture of the tribal people. The museum preserves various things belonging to tribal community like the colorful traditional clothes, clan motifs, precious stones (carnelian, tourmaline and coral) and so on. The hut models and musical instruments made from buffalo horns and bamboo are also showcased here. All in all, the museum takes the visitors to an unforgettable tribal journey that would be cherished forever.