Smritika Museum

The Smritika Museum is located on the Ross Islands, which is famous as one of the important centres of British power and the past capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The Smritika Museum of Andaman and Nicobar Islands is a small museum. It bears testimony of the lost glory of this place.

The Smritika Museum at Andaman and Nicobar Islands was established by the navy department of the Indian government. It currently falls under the administration of the Indian navy.
The significance of Smritika Museum in Andaman and Nicobar Islands is that it depicts the eventful history of the Ross Island.

Smritika Museum used to be the administrative headquarters of the British empire. The museum reminds one of the British rule of India with its exquisite collection of antique pieces and photographs. These specimens have very close association with the rule of the East India Company in India.

In order to visit Smritika Museum of immense historical importance, the tourists have to travel to the Ross Island. To go to this island, a tourist has to first reach Port Blair, the capital city of the union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

One can reach Port Blair from important destinations in mainland India both by ship and by flight. Some flights are available from some of the major Indian capital cities like Kolkata and Chennai, which carry passengers to the airport at Port Blair on a regular basis. Ships are also available connecting Chennai, Vishakhapatnam and Port Blair. Kolkata is also connected to Port Blair by sea.

From Port Blair, one can avail the easily accessible local transport to travel to the Phoenix Bay Jetty. Regular boat services are available from the Phoenix Bay Jetty, which can carry one to the Ross Island.