Jawaharlal Nehru State Museum

The Jawaharlal Nehru State Museum is a state museum in Itanagar housing collections of traditional tribal artifacts, clothing, jewelry, and tools from various Arunachal Pradesh communities spread across two exhibition floors. The displays also feature archaeological findings from excavation sites at several important locations in the region.

The museum was established on January 15, 1990 and displays archaeological findings from excavation sites including Ita Fort, Noksparbat, and Malinithan in West Siang district. These discoveries document early human settlement and cultural development across several centuries in the region.

The ground floor displays traditional art forms, religious objects, and wooden carvings that reflect the daily spiritual and creative practices of local communities. Visitors can see how these items were actually used in ceremonies and daily life.

The museum features a handicrafts workshop center and shop where visitors can purchase traditional crafts made by local artisans directly. The collection is spread across two floors, so plan enough time to explore all areas at a comfortable pace.

Mountaineer Tapi Mra from Arunachal Pradesh donated his complete Mount Everest expedition gear to the museum in 2011 after reaching the summit. This personal equipment tells the story of a local adventurer whose achievement gained recognition far beyond the region.

Location: Itanagar

Inception: January 15, 1990

Address: Cona; Itanagar

GPS coordinates: 27.10204,93.62500

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:06