Museum Address
Namprikdang, Lower Dzongu, North Sikkim
City
State
Sikkim
Pin Code
737116
Phone Number
Are there any docents or guides who visitors can directly call to book for a guided tour?
Yes
First Name
Sonam
Last Name
Lhendup
When was the museum established?
2003
Main category
Briefly describe the history of the museum, its collection and donors.
The Lepchas are an indigenous community living in and around Kalimpong, Darjeeling, Sikkim, Nepal and Bhutan. The Lepcha museum exhibits ethnographic objects of organic and inorganic nature that reflect the rich socio-cultural heritage and activities such as traditional dances, songs, and folktales of the Lepcha people of Sikkim.
The display includes various articles of worship, handicraft items, manuscripts and, original Lepcha musical instruments including a popular four-string flute instrument that is played with a bow.
Photography
Yes
Videography
Yes
Cafeteria
No
Museum shop
No
Wheelchair friendly
No
Restroom
Yes
Drinking water
Yes
Locker room
Yes
Parking
Yes
Information in Braille
No
Workshops/seminars/lectures
No
Garden/picnic area
No
Audio/visual guides
No
Guided tours
Yes
Library and archives services
Yes
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?
Non-profit Organization
Person-in-charge of the museum
Curator
First Name
Shri Namgyal
Last Name
Lepcha
What is the average duration to see the museum?
less than 1 hour
Map your museum’s correct location on the map given below.
27.2236543, 88.2789692
Is the museum currently closed?
No
Image for museum exterior/building
Gallery Images
Image
Medium
Paper
Image title
Image of a group at Hastings House, Calcutta
Image
Medium
Wood
Image title
A sculpture displayed at the museum
Entry Fee
Applicable
Getting there
Fly down to Gangtok. Buses to the location are easily available from there.
Opening Days
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Public holidays
Other Information
The museum is open on request and with prior appointments