Goa has a long historical and cultural tradition. The State Museum of Goa is set up, with the aim at centralizing and preserving antiquities, art objects and objects of cultural importance, throwing light on the ancient historical and cultural traditions of Goa and exhibiting them thematically, so as to depict different aspects of the Goan History and Culture. The museum, at present has in its possession a fairly large collection which is increasing day by day.
Set up on small scale in 1977 at St.Inez, Panaji, the museum was shifted to its current location at Patto in 1996.
The main function of the museum is to preserve cultural heritage by acquiring the related objects, preserving and displaying them systematically. The ultimate aim of museum is to create awareness among people and educate the masses.
The museum houses various galleries including the Sculpture Gallery, Christian Art Gallery, Printing History Gallery, Banerji Art Gallery, Religious Expression Gallery, Cultural Anthropology, Contemporary Art Gallery, Numismatics Gallery, Goa’s Freedom Struggle Gallery, Menezes Braganza Gallery, Furniture Gallery, Natural Heritage of Goa Gallery, Environment & Development Gallery, Geology Gallery.
Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m to 5.30 p.m
Where: EDC Complex in Patto, Panaji
Phone: 2438006,2437306
