Rich in culture and heritage, there are several places in Goa that house the relics of Goa's Past. The museums in Goa are worth a visit even if you go to Goa only for the sun, sand and sea. They are treasure houses of Goa's colorful history. Some of the most important museums in Goa are given below:
- Archaeological Museum: 9 km from Panaji, it is located in Old Goa. It was once the centre of Portuguese dominion on the west coast of India. Here one can see fortress walls and administrative buildings, monasteries and impressive churches, especially the Basilica de Born Jesus which contains the mortal remains of Saint Francis Xavier. The rarities to be found here are a couple of beautiful Jain bronzes rescued by customs and excise officials from smugglers and, on the ground floor, photos of the prehistoric rock carvings at Usgalimal.
- Museum of Goa Daman & Diu: The Museum of Goa concentrates on archaeological and archival material. Consequently the sculpture collection displays antiquities from the various Hindu dynasties that once ruled Goa. Also on view are important inscriptions and manuscripts, coins and textiles. The furniture, art objects, especially ivory statues, pertain to Christian-Portuguese influences.
- Institute Menezes Braganza: On view at the Institute Menezes Braganza are stone sculpture, bronzes and terracotta artefacts. There are coins, stamps and paintings which include drawings and etchings.
- The Naval Aviation Museum: The first naval museum in Asia was inaugurated at Dabolim, Vasco in 1998 and opened for public from the 19th Oct 1998. The museum showcases the history of Indian Naval Aviation, various aircrafts, weapons, sensors, safety equipment, rare photographs depicting Goa's liberation and artifacts (also spelt as artefacts).
Last Updated on 4th October 2010
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