Museum Address
The Kangla Museum, Kangla Fort
City
State
Manipur
Pin Code
795001
Are there any docents or guides who visitors can directly call to book for a guided tour?
No
When was the museum established?
2004
Main category
Briefly describe the history of the museum, its collection and donors.
The Kangla Museum in the old Victorian Building in Manipur serves as a space highlighting the culture, myths and legends of Kangla. It also serves as a bridge between cultures, especially when it comes to people from outside Manipur.
The museum has two galleries. The first one houses portraits of rulers of Manipur, model of Kangla Fort, maps of the state during various periods, etc. The second gallery is made up of archaeological findings from Kangla.
Photography
No
Videography
No
Cafeteria
Yes
Museum shop
No
Wheelchair friendly
No
Restroom
Yes
Drinking water
No
Locker room
No
Parking
Yes
Information in Braille
No
Workshops/seminars/lectures
No
Garden/picnic area
No
Audio/visual guides
No
Guided tours
No
Library and archives services
No
IT facilities ( Photocopying, printing, computer )
No
Auditorium
No
Conference/ Seminar hall
No
Museum membership
No
Conservation lab
No
Research lab
No
Who manages the museum?
State Government
Person-in-charge of the museum
Curator
First Name
Smt Longjan Lilicha
Last Name
Devi
Mobile no.
Additional information ( if any)
Entry fee for the museum fort:
₹10 for adults
₹5 for Children
₹50 for Foreigners
₹10 for adults
₹5 for Children
₹50 for Foreigners
What is the average duration to see the museum?
less than 1 hour
Map your museum’s correct location on the map given below.
24.807460461076, 93.942203521729
Is the museum currently closed?
No
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Gallery Images
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Tableau of the museum
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Gallery view inside the Kangla Museum
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Iron
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Sword and shield from Khongjom war
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Plaster of Paris
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Thon Taret Tholangmei
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Artefacts donated by Sukham Tombi
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A display of Kangla Sha, the protective dragons at the entrance of the palace. It is also known as Mythical Guardian Dragon.
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Plaster of paris
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Miniature model of Kangla Sha
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Terracotta
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Spindle Whorl
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A display at the museum inside Kangla
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Mud clay
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A display of the earthen pots
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Marble
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Information board at the entrance of the museum
Entry Fee
Not Applicable
Getting there
Fly to Imphal and then take the road; buses are easily available
Opening Days
Monday
Tuesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Opening Time
10:00 a.m.
Closing Time
04:00 p.m.
Other Information
The museum opens at 10:30 am in the months from November to March