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Goa's Archaeological Museum - Established in 1964, the Archaeological Museum in Goa is housed in the abandoned convent of St. Francis of Assisi and the responsibility of its upkeep has been taken up by the Archaeological Survey of India.

The Archaeological Museum of Goa has seven galleries exhibiting ancient and medieval Indian sculptures, Christian sculptures, hero and sati stones, portraits, maps, coins, archival material and armory.

The first thing that will greet you on your arrival at the Goa's Archaeological Museum doorstep is the bronze statue of Afonso du Albuquerque.

As your step into the lobby, you will get to see the sea routes of the early explorers, map of Goa, snaps of the famous monuments in Goa and Daman on display. On the ground floor is the key
gallery which serves as a first hand intro to the exhibits of the Archaeological Museum of Goa.

It is a layout of the museum as a whole. The visitors are allowed an insight into the history of Goa along with the relics from the site at Chandor. The featured exhibits include stone tools from the Paleolithic, Microlithic and Neolithic Celt periods.

You will also get to see the copper coins, copper nails and rings dating back to 3rd century BC. The sculptures of the Brahmanical deities are showcased in a chronological order beginning with the bust of Shiva and Parvati, followed by the sculptures of the Silaharas and Kadambas of Goa

The Portrait Gallery of the Goa's Archaeological Museum contains paintings of Portuguese nobles, king, president, prime minister,
viceroy and governor.

The Archaeological Museum of Goa is open to public on all days excepting Fridays, from 10.00 am to 5 pm.

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