Ever Living Museum
| Place | Shillong |
|---|---|
| State | Meghalaya |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 2015 |
| Museum Type | Ethnographic / Natural History / Botanical |
| National Importance Museum | No |
| Address | Mawshbuit-Sweet Falls Rd, Mawshbuit, Meghalaya 793007 |
| Visiting Time | 11:00 AM – 06:00 PM (Summer) 11:00 AM – 05:00 PM (Winter/Nov-Jan). Open daily. Closed on Good Friday and Christmas. |
| Entry Fee | Adults: ₹50 Students: ₹30 Children: ₹20. (Additional photography fees: Mobile ₹20, DSLR ₹50) |
Museum Introduction
Established in 2015, the Ever Living Museum is a unique private initiative located in Mawshbuit village, about 10 km from Shillong. Founded and curated by Mr. Kyntiewbor War, a retired government engineer, the museum is the culmination of over 50 years of personal collecting. It is designed as a "living" archive that integrates the material culture of the Khasi, Jaintia, and Garo tribes with the natural biodiversity of Meghalaya.
General Collections
The museum is divided into three distinct sections: Heritage, Stone, and Garden. The Heritage section houses a vast array of ethnographic artifacts including traditional weapons, musical instruments, and household utilities. The Stone section features a geological collection of minerals and fossils. The Garden section serves as an arboretum for indigenous flora, preserving rare orchids and medicinal plants native to the Khasi Hills.
Unique Historical Collections
Khoh Rah Briew: A rare, life-size traditional human-carrying basket used historically for transporting people across the rugged terrain of the Northeast. Stone Age Tools: A collection of prehistoric implements found within Meghalaya. Miniature Tribal Huts: Detailed scale models of Garo tree huts and Khasi bamboo dwellings. Indigenous Glass Collection: An eclectic assortment of glass bottles in various shapes and designs collected over decades.
Additional Information
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
|---|---|
| Notes | The museum is noted for its personal touch, as the owner often personally guides visitors through the exhibits. It is a "three-in-one" concept where culture, geology, and botany coexist. The facility is situated near the Sweet Falls, making it a popular combined day-trip destination. |
| Artifacts | Mawtylliat (Traditional stone grinder); Ancient smoking pipes of the Garo and Khasi tribes; Brass and cast iron kettles; Traditional jewelry and attire (Mekhela, Jainsem); Bamboo fish traps and filters; Harmoniums and traditional gongs; Colonial-era coins and currency. |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details |
+91 87940 86174 +91 87300 25149 |
| Email ID | everlivingmuseum@gmail.com |