Goa State Museum — Attraction in Goa

Goa museum is free. No foreign entry fee. +1

It was the worst museum I visited in my life. Nothing is properly preserved and protected from the visitors. The only active protection was from the guy sat behind the counter who said:"No touch!". The place is small and it deserve better light and layout. No meaningful explanations about the displayed art(needs more archaeological context). Not enough pieces of art.

That's a shame because Goa is a beautiful state with a rich history as many places in India. It deserves a nice museum displaying the long history of the region. Where did the museum funding go anyway? Into the pockets of politicians busy to fool the taxpayer? Anyway, I'll come back soon to enjoy the beauty of Goa. ✌😊

Edit: there's Adil Shah Palace to...

🏤🏰GOA STATE MUSEUM. The State Musuem in Goa includes various items like copper plate inscription of Kadamba Kings, wooden statues of Christian saints, stone and bronze sculpture, terracotta objects of Indus valley civilization, contemporary art, furniture used by the Portuguese governor, a massive 18th century wooden chariot from the Chandreshwar temple near Margao and miniature Mughal paintings.

At the state museum in Goa a 16th century huge carved table around which the feared Inquisitors of old Goa sat to judge those accused of heresy is a prize exhibit. The museum also displays a lot of lottery machines from the...

The Museum in its new building is easy to locate despite the surrounding maze of the hi-rise office complex. An eclectic collection ranging from early historic sculpture and some Gandharan specimens to the Goan freedom struggle and even contemporary art. Very well organized compared to the smaller museums in India. Has a great collection of early historical sculpture including two fascinating gajalakshmi panels, easily the best in any museum collection. Photography (without tripod/flash) is allowed but ambient lighting is variable. Unfortunately the Museum will shift again. Check...