Badal Bhoi Tribal Museum
| Place | Chhindwara |
|---|---|
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 1954 |
| Museum Type | State Tribal / Anthropology |
| National Importance Museum | Yes (Oldest and larg |
| Address | Circular Rd, Shubham Colony, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh 480001 |
| Visiting Time | 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Closed on Mondays and Government Holidays) |
| Entry Fee | ₹20 Per person |
Museum Introduction
Established on April 20, 1954, Badal Bhoi Tribal Museum is the oldest of its kind in Madhya Pradesh. It was renamed in 1997 to honor Badal Bhoi, a revolutionary tribal leader and freedom fighter known as the "Gandhi of Chhindwara." The museum recently underwent a major ₹33-crore renovation and was virtually inaugurated by the Prime Minister in November 2024 to celebrate tribal freedom fighters.
General Collections
The collection spans 14 rooms and 4 galleries, documenting the culture of approximately 45 tribal communities from Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. It includes traditional costumes, ornaments, agricultural implements, household utensils, and depictions of religious practices.
Unique Historical Collections
Tribal Freedom Fighter Legacy: The newly curated sections uniquely highlight the contributions of heroes like Tantya Bhil, Bhima Nayak, and Shankar Shah through specialized bamboo, iron, and clay crafts. Notable artifacts include peacock feather shields and the distinctive Korku posthumous pillars.
Additional Information
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
|---|---|
| Notes | The museum serves as a research hub for tribal studies and is monitored by the Tribal Research Institute (TRI) in Bhopal. It is particularly famous for its immersive, life-size dioramas that recreate traditional tribal living environments. |
| Artifacts | Bows and arrows; Fishing nets and animal traps; Musical instruments (Dholak, Ektara, Mridang); Traditional jewelry made of beads and stones; Hand-carved wood items; Tribal language picture exhibits; Live-scene models of tribal homes. |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details |
+91 97521 89006 +91 177-2804530 |