Archaeological Museum Old Goa
| Place | Old Goa |
|---|---|
| State | Goa |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 1964 |
| Museum Type | Archaeological, Portrait Gallery, Site Museum |
| National Importance Museum | Yes |
| Address | behind Se Cathedral, Old Goa, Goa 403402 |
| Visiting Time | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Closed on Fridays) |
| Entry Fee | ₹10 (Indian, SAARC, and BIMSTEC citizens) ₹100 (Foreigners) Free for children below 15 years. |
Museum Introduction
Established in 1964 and reorganized in 1981–82, this museum is housed in the former convent attached to the Church of St. Francis of Assisi in Old Goa. It serves as a primary repository for artifacts spanning Goa's prehistoric, early historic, and colonial periods. The museum is a key component of the UNESCO World Heritage site of Old Goa.
General Collections
The collection is spread across eight galleries featuring Hindu and Jain sculptures, Sati stones, Hero stones, and Portuguese-era artifacts. It also includes Arabic and Persian inscriptions, medieval weaponry, and numismatic exhibits.
Unique Historical Collections
Portrait Gallery of Viceroys: A distinctive and historically significant collection of 60 portrait paintings of Portuguese Viceroys and Governors of Goa, documenting over 400 years of colonial administration.
Additional Information
| Archaeological Survey of India | Yes |
|---|---|
| Notes | The museum building itself is a heritage structure, once part of a Franciscan monastery. It features a video room where visitors can watch shows on World Heritage properties in India. |
| Artifacts | Vishnu with ten incarnations (11th century); Surya (12th century); Gajalakshmi; Bronze statue of Afonso de Albuquerque; Bronze statue of Luis Vaz de Camoes; Wooden sculpture of John the Baptist; Ivory sculptures of Jesus' Crucifixion; Bone relic of Queen Ketevan of Georgia. |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details |
+91 832-2285333 +91 832-2285302 |
| Email ID | circlegoa.asi@gmail.com |