Archaeological Museum and Portrait Gallery was set up in 1964, NS reorganised in 1981–82. It is run by the Government of India's
Archaeological Survey of India
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is an Indian government agency that is responsible for archaeological research and the conservation and preservation of cultural historical monuments in the country. It was founded in 1861 by Alexande ...
and is situated in the former Portuguese colonial capital of Old Goa, a historic one-time city which now attracts a large number of tourists.
Location
The museum and portrait gallery is situated in the convent section of the
Church and Convent of St. Francis of Assisi
The Church of St. Francis of Assisi was built in 1661 by the Portuguese in the Portuguese Viceroyalty of India. The Church of St. Francis of Assisi, together with a convent, was established by eight Portuguese Franciscan friars who landed in Go ...
.
On display
Items on display are included as part of eight galleries, comprising the Portuguese rule in Goa, and also the pre-historic and early historic periods of Goan history. The late Medieval period is well covered. There are also portraits of Governors and Viceroys of colonial Goa.
Besides this, there are postage stamps, wooden sculptures, pillars and other objects.
Artificial and natural lighting is used for the display. The larger-than-life statue of the Portuguese epic poet
Luis Vaz de Camoes is particularly noteworthy. There are also hero stones, sati stones, Persian and Arabic inscriptions, Portuguese weapons (rifles, swords, daggers). Video shows are available to visitors, and there is a publication sale-counter.
Gallery
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Siva With Moustache From Archaeological Museum GOA IMG 20141222 122455775.jpg, Siva With Moustache From Archaeological Museum GOA
References
External links
The Archaeological Museum, Old Goa, official site
Museums in Goa
1964 establishments in Goa, Daman and Diu
Museums established in 1964
Archaeological museums in India
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