Indian Customs and Central Excise Museum
| Place | Panaji |
|---|---|
| State | Goa |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 2022 |
| Museum Type | Specialized / Administrative / National History |
| National Importance Museum | Yes |
| Address | Avenida Dom João de Castro, Opp. Jetty Captain & Port, Ozari, Panaji, Goa 403001 |
| Visiting Time | 09:30 AM – 05:00 PM (Closed on Mondays) |
| Entry Fee | ₹10 per Adult |
Museum Introduction
Dedicated to the nation in June 2022, "Dharohar" is the first museum of its kind in India. Housed in a 400-year-old heritage building known as "Alfandega" (The Blue Building), it showcases the evolution of taxation and the pivotal role of the Customs department in safeguarding the nation's economic and cultural frontiers.
General Collections
Displays seized antiquities, endangered wildlife specimens, illicit narcotics samples, and chronicled cases of smuggling. The first floor is dedicated to the history of Central Excise and the journey toward the Goods and Services Tax (GST).
Unique Historical Collections
A rare, handwritten copy of the Ain-i-Akbari (seized at the Indo-Nepal border) and a gold-gilded idol of Jambala (the Buddhist God of Wealth). It also features astronomical instruments from the medieval period.
Additional Information
| Archaeological Survey of India | No (Housed in a stat |
|---|---|
| Notes | The museum building is famously called the "Blue Building" because of its historical association with the trade of Indigo dye during the Portuguese era. |
| Artifacts | Ain-i-Akbari manuscript, Jambala idol, Amin pillars replica (from Kurukshetra), seized ivory carvings, and antique weaponry. |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details | +91 832 243 7055 |