Assam State Museum Guwahati

Located at the heart of the city Guwahati, the Assam State Museum is one of the important tourist attractions of the place. This museum was established in the year 1940 by the Kamarupa Anusandhan Samiti. It is said to be one of the biggest multipurpose museums in the country. The museum exhibits different sections like epigraphy, sculptures, crafts, natural history and folk art forms. The most rare and antique collections are being displayed here which makes this museum quite a unique one. The sculptures showcased here are generally made of stone, metal, wood and terracotta. The collections of ivory paintings, royal garments, coins, bamboo items and musical instruments are the eye-catching items of the museum. There is also a library in the museum where one can find a rich collection of books, journals and periodicals related to culture, art, biography, mythology and other fields. The book lovers would definitely be excited about this section as it offers the option of sitting and reading several new books.

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The Assam State Museum is a place that epitomizes that rich cultural heritage of the state and showcases several items that gives a deep insight to the history of the region. Take ample amount of time to visit and explore the place and get to know many unknown facts about the lifestyle and culture of the tribal people who lived here in the ancient days. Exhibitions are also organized here where you get to see many handicraft items made by the local people.

Getting There 

The museum is located very close to the Guwahati railway station and takes hardly ten minutes time to reach.