Jawahar Lal State Museum
| Place | Itanagar |
|---|---|
| State | Arunachal Pradesh |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 1990 |
| Museum Type | Ethnographic and Archaeological |
| National Importance Museum | Yes |
| Address | Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh 791111 |
| Visiting Time | 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Gazetted Holidays) |
| Entry Fee | Adults: ₹20 Students/Children: ₹10 Foreigners: ₹200 |
Museum Introduction
Established in 1990 after being relocated from Shillong, this museum serves as the premier cultural repository for Arunachal Pradesh. It was inaugurated to preserve the distinct heritage of the state's diverse indigenous populations. The building itself is a modern architectural landmark in Itanagar designed to house extensive tribal archives.
General Collections
The collection includes ethnographic specimens such as traditional textiles, basketry, household implements, wood carvings, and weaponry. It also houses an archaeological wing containing stone tools and terracotta objects from various excavation sites.
Unique Historical Collections
The museum houses a significant collection of 14th-century bricks and artifacts excavated from the Ita Fort (the "Fort of Bricks") and 13th-century stone sculptures from Malinithan.
Additional Information
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
|---|---|
| Notes | The museum features a specialized "War and Chase" gallery dedicated to traditional hunting and defense mechanisms. It also operates a workshop where visitors can observe local artisans practicing traditional cane and bamboo crafts. |
| Artifacts | Dioramas of 26 major tribes; Mountaineering gear of Tapi Mra (First Arunachalee to scale Mt. Everest); Inscribed bricks from Ita Fort; Sacred Buddhist manuscripts; Traditional Monpa wood carvings. |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details | +91 3602212483 |
| Email ID | batempertin@gmail.com |