Archaeological Museum, Old Goa

Archaeological Museum Old Goa

Why Visit?

  • One of a Kind Museum in Goa
  • Eight Galleries highlighting pre-historic to late mediaeval period
  • Watch Video show on world heritage properties in India
  • Don't miss to see 11th century old Lord Vishnu 10 incarnation statue made from grey basalt rock
  • Portrait of Vasco da Gamawho discovered India in 1498

About

Archaeological Museum in Old Goa, a must visit once in Goa, the museum has 8 fascinating galleries showcasing the heritage of Goa. In the museum galleries see the bronze statue of Albuquerques (first governor of Goa), Vishnu with ten incarnation, Surya, Gajalakshmi, wooden sculpture of John the Baptist,ivory sculptures of Jesus Crucification, portrait paintings of Vasco da Gama, Com Joa de Castro, Portuguese arms like rifle, swords and daggers and lots more. The museum was established in 1982 and is one of a kind.


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Video Tour

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ASI Museum
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Location

Timings & Time required to visit

Opening Hours : 10.00 am to 5.00 pm Closed on – Friday

Entry Fee

Rs. 5/- per head (Children up to 15 years free)

How to Reach?

Depends on your location of stay.Take a Taxi or a bus, or simply walk if your are staying very near. Other options are taking a Goa Tourism's Hop On Hop Off Sightseeing bus, hiring a two wheeler or a car depending on your budget. (Taxi Rates) . Travel Time - Two hours from North Goa by Road.

Tips

  • Give it a go if you are interested to know in an more indepth way the rich history of Goa.
  • Give it a miss if you are short on time and want to spend time on other places that interests you.


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