Assam State Museum
অসম ৰাজ্যিক সংগ্ৰহালয়
A comprehensive museum with ancient Assamese stone sculptures, copper plate inscriptions and traditional costumes of the region's ethnic groups, an ideal introduction to the history of Northeast India.
The Assam State Museum stands on the south side of Dighalipukhuri and was founded in 1940 by the Assam Research Society. Its collection includes stone carvings and terracotta sculptures from the 5th to 12th centuries, Ahom dynasty weapons and manuscripts, and copper plate inscriptions. It also displays costumes, musical instruments and household items from the tribes of Northeast India. On the ground floor, a traditional village house has been reconstructed. The museum is a good place to learn about Assam's history before visiting the temples. Admission is inexpensive, but photography costs extra. The museum is closed on Mondays and public holidays. It can be combined with a walk around nearby Dighalipukhuri.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 10:00 AM–5:00 PM (earlier closing in winter)
Nearby sights
- Dighalipukhuri
- Brahmaputra River Cruise
- Fancy Bazaar
- Umananda Island (Peacock Island)
- Navagraha Temple
- Assam State Zoo cum Botanical Garden
- Kamakhya Temple
- Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra