Goa State Museum
Tucked away in the heart of Panaji, the Goa State Museum is a treasure trove that whispers tales of Goa's rich and tumultuous past. Housed in the venerable Secretariat Building, which once served as the grand summer palace of Sultan Yusuf Adil Shah a...
Goa State Museum
Tucked away in the heart of Panaji, the Goa State Museum is a treasure trove that whispers tales of Goa's rich and tumultuous past. Housed in the venerable Secretariat Building, which once served as the grand summer palace of Sultan Yusuf Adil Shah and later as a Portuguese customs post, this museum is a testament to the state's complex heritage. As you step inside, you're enveloped by the musty scent of aged artifacts and the soft glow of historical relics. The museum's eclectic collection includes exquisite Hindu and Jain sculptures, intricately carved Portuguese-era furniture, and even quirky antique lottery machines. Each room is a journey through time, from the brutal era of the Portuguese Inquisition to the vibrant cultural tapestry of modern Goa. Here, amidst the whispers of the past, you can almost hear the echoes of Goa's resilient spirit and its enduring beauty.
Goa State Museum
History buffs and culture enthusiasts.
Winter for pleasant weather and full exhibits.
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Good Service
Best place to see all the artifacts. We got to see all the historical and cultural monuments of Goan culture here....
Average Service
The museum is under renovation and has been shifted temporarily to Old secretariat building. So don't go by google as it will mislead you. Since it is a make-shift arrangement, many artefacts have not been displayed. Only a few of them so the visit was not very exciting and took just about half an hour. No entry fee...
Good Service
The place has n-number of displays that speaks the Indian history especially the goal. This is one of the must visit place in Goa.