Big Foot Art Gallery and Local Handicraft Center
| Place | Loutolim |
|---|---|
| State | Goa |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 1995 |
| Museum Type | Open-air Museum / Cultural Theme Park |
| National Importance Museum | Yes |
| Address | Cross Museum, Main Road, Salcete District, Loutolim, Goa 403718 |
| Visiting Time | 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM (Open Daily) |
| Entry Fee | Adults: ₹100 Children: ₹50 (Photography charges may apply) |
Museum Introduction
Founded by artist Maendra Alvares, Ancestral Goa (popularly known as Big Foot) is a "lifestyle museum" that recreates a Goan village as it existed a hundred years ago. It blends history, art, and spirituality to provide an immersive look at the socio-economic life of early Goa.
General Collections
The museum features life-sized statues depicting various traditional Goan occupations, such as bakers, fishermen, and farmers. It also houses an art gallery showcasing contemporary Goan artists and a specialized center for local handicrafts.
Unique Historical Collections
Mirabai Statue & Big Foot Legend: The museum is uniquely famous for a 14-meter laterite sculpture of Saint Mirabai, which holds a Limca Book Record as the largest of its kind in India. It also centers around a legendary "Big Foot" print on a rock, believed to be the footprint of a pious man named Mahadar.
Additional Information
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
|---|---|
| Notes | Visitors are encouraged to make a wish while placing their hand on the legendary "Big Foot." The museum also includes a spice plantation, a rubber plantation, and a bird sanctuary, making it a comprehensive ecological and cultural site. |
| Artifacts | Laterite sculpture of Mirabai; Traditional Goan feni distillery models; Collection of antique Goan lamps; Miniature models of traditional Goan houses; Large-scale dioramas of village scenes; Hand-painted tiles (Azulejos). |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details | +91 832 277 7034 |
| Email ID | info@bigfootgoa.com |