Tai Ahom Museum
টাই আহোম যাদুঘৰ
A small museum beside the great tank, displaying weapons, costumes, manuscripts and royal objects of the Ahom kingdom.
The Tai Ahom Museum stands on the west bank of Sivasagar's great tank, near Shiva Doul. The building is modest, but its collection relates directly to the Ahom kingdom: swords and shields used by the royal family, ivory objects, silverware, traditional costumes, and manuscripts written in Tai Ahom script, such as the Buranji chronicles. It is a good place to learn about the background of the dynasty founded by Tai ancestors before visiting the ruins. Exhibit labels are mainly in English and Assamese. Entry is inexpensive. The museum is often closed on Mondays. A visit takes about 40 minutes, and it is within walking distance of Shiva Doul.
Opening hours
Closed Mondays; approx. 10:00–16:30
Nearby sights
- Sivadol and Sivasagar Tank
- Talatal Ghar
- Rang Ghar
- Joysagar Tank and temples
- Rudrasagar Siva Doul
- Namdang Stone Bridge
- Gaurisagar Tank and temples
- Kareng Ghar (Garhgaon Palace)