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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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