Archaeological Museum and Portrait Gallery, State museum and portrait collection in Old Secretariat, Goa, India
The Archaeological Museum and Portrait Gallery contains extensive collections of sculptures, antiquities, and historical artifacts representing different periods of Goan heritage.
Founded in 1964 by the Archaeological Survey of India, the museum operates from a former Franciscan monastery building that adds historical depth to its collections.
The museum displays a 12th-century Padmanabha sculpture from Cuncolim alongside lottery machines from 1947 and an 1860 Albion printing press from London.
Located at coordinates 15.50314, 73.91086, the museum welcomes visitors from Tuesday through Sunday with an entrance fee of 10 rupees for adults.
The institution maintains specialized exhibition sections including Goan Culture, Portuguese Phase, and Freedom Struggle galleries that document regional developments through time.
Location: Goa
Inception: 1964
Website: http://asi.nic.in/asi_museums_oldgoa.asp
GPS coordinates: 15.50314,73.91086
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:31
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