Museum Address
Assam Institute of Research for Tribals and Scheduled Castes, Khanapara, Jawahar Nagar, N.H. 37 -781022
City
State
Assam
Pin Code
781021
Phone Number
When was the museum established?
1977
Main category
Briefly describe the history of the museum, its collection and donors.
This Ethnographic museum is a part of Assam Institute of Research for Tribals and Scheduled Castes (AIRTSC). It was established in the year 1977 and houses about 620 artefacts pertaining to the socio-cultural life of different communities of Assam. It showcases a rich collection of cane and bamboo objects, textiles of different tribes, musical instruments, utilitarian objects, sacred objects, hunting and fishing implements, and an ethnic jewellery section of northeastern tribes. The dioramas of Karbi, Tiwa, Mising, Dimasa, and Bodo Kachari tribes reflect the golden heritage of the state. There are a few publications on the museum artefacts.
Photography
No
Videography
No
Cafeteria
No
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
Yes
Library and archives services
No
IT facilities ( Photocopying, printing, computer )
No
Any other facilities
Internships for students
Who manages the museum?
Others
Others:
Assam Institute of Research for Tribals and Scheduled Castes
Person-in-charge of the museum
Curator
First Name
Nazmeen
Last Name
Anam
What is the average duration to see the museum?
1-2 hours
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26.1154762, 91.8098959
Is the museum currently closed?
No
Image for museum exterior/building
Gallery Images
Entry Fee
Not Applicable
Opening Days
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Opening Time
10:00 a.m.
Closing Time
05:00 p.m.