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| Place | Loutolim |
|---|---|
| State | Goa |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 2001 |
| Museum Type | Heritage / Lifestyle / Living Museum |
| National Importance Museum | No |
| Address | Loutolim, Goa 403718 |
| Visiting Time | 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM (Daily) |
| Entry Fee | ₹150 per person (Covers the automated sound and light tour) |
Located in the village of Loutolim, this 250-year-old mansion belongs to the Alvares family and is part of the Ancestral Goa (Big Foot) tourist complex. It serves as a historical window into the life of a wealthy Goan family during the Portuguese colonial era, featuring traditional architecture and an automated narration system.
The mansion contains period furniture, European antiques, traditional Goan kitchenware, early 20th-century bathroom fixtures, and a private chapel located at the center of the house.
International Ganesha Collection: The museum houses a remarkably large and diverse collection of over 4,000 Ganesha idols from across India and the world (including Bali and Japan), varying in size from a grain of rice to three feet, made from various materials like wood, porcelain, and stone.
| Video URL | https://youtu.be/cPn--999XI4?si=PCUoSgWoTytSSIGU |
|---|---|
| Video Courtesy | Prudent Media Goa |
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
| Notes | It is known for being the first museum in Goa to introduce an automated sound-and-light tour, which illuminates specific rooms and artifacts as the commentary narrates their history in English or Hindi. |
| Artifacts | Antique German lampshades; German typewriter; Enamel hand-painted washbasins; Carved rosewood and mahogany four-poster beds; Intricate Palanquin; Spaghetti maker; Ice-cream spinner; Early "commode" style portable toilets. |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes (Widely consider |
| Contact Details | +91 832 277 7034 / +91 98221 21419 |
| Email ID | info@ancestralgoa.com |
