Museum Address
Department of Anthropology, Gauhati University,
Panjabari Rd, Batahguli - 781037
Panjabari Rd, Batahguli - 781037
City
State
Assam
Pin Code
781037
Main category
Briefly describe the history of the museum, its collection and donors.
The Purbojyoti Museum is mainly an ethnographic heritage museum housed inside the Sankardev Kalakshetra Cultural Centre. The museum holds more than 4500 artefacts that tell the story of the past and the present in the realms of material culture and indigenous technology of northeast India. The cultural centre is also a major tourist attraction in Guwahati and is known for its ravishing food joints, emporiums, and exhibition spaces for artists.
Photography
No
Videography
No
Cafeteria
Yes
Museum shop
Yes
Wheelchair friendly
No
Restroom
Yes
Drinking water
No
Locker room
No
Parking
No
Information in Braille
No
Workshops/seminars/lectures
Yes
Garden/picnic area
Yes
Audio/visual guides
No
Guided tours
No
Library and archives services
Yes
IT facilities ( Photocopying, printing, computer )
No
Any other facilities
Exhibition Hall
Auditorium
Yes
Who manages the museum?
State Government
Email
Person-in-charge of the museum
Curator
First Name
Maneswar
Last Name
Brahma
Mobile no.
Additional information ( if any)
The Kalakshetra houses an artist village with guest rooms for artists to stay and work in Guwahati. This facility can be availed by prior permission and booking.
What is the average duration to see the museum?
1-2 hours
Map your museum’s correct location on the map given below.
26.1539392, 91.6622401
Is the museum currently closed?
No
Image for museum exterior/building
Gallery Images
Entry Fee
Applicable
Entry fee information
Adults: ₹30
Children: ₹10
Foreigners: ₹100
Children: ₹10
Foreigners: ₹100
Opening Days
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Opening Time
10:00 a.m.
Closing Time
07:00 p.m.