Assam State Museum, Cultural heritage museum in Guwahati, India
The Assam State Museum is a museum in Guwahati housed in multiple exhibition halls organized by theme. Its collection spans sculptures, ancient manuscripts, weapons, traditional textiles, and archaeological discoveries from across Northeast India.
The museum was founded in 1940 by the Kamarupa Anusandhan Samiti and initially operated under private direction. In 1953, state authorities took over management and transformed it into a public institution.
The museum displays stone inscriptions spanning several centuries and ancient manuscripts in various regional languages. Visitors can see traditional tribal artifacts that show how people in Northeast India lived and preserved their stories.
The museum is easy to reach, located just a short distance from the main railway station. It closes on Mondays and the second and fourth Saturdays of each month, so visitors should check opening hours before planning their visit.
The collection features an impressive range of weapons from medieval and Mughal periods, including swords and armor from different eras. These pieces reveal the complex military history that shaped the region across several centuries.
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