Assam State Museum, Guwahati

#12 among attractions in Guwahati

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The Assam State Museum, previously Assam Provincial Museum, is located in the southern end of Dighali Pukhuri tank which is in the heart of Guwahati city, Assam. The Museum was established by the Kamarupa Anusandhan Samiti in 1940. The late Kanaklal barua was the founder and president. In the year 1953, it was taken over by the Assam State Government. ()

Established: 1940 (84 years ago)Coordinates: 26°11'7"N, 91°45'9"E

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GNB RoadGuwahati 781001 India

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+91 361 254 0651

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Assam State Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Umananda Temple, Guwahati Planetarium, Dighalipukhuri, Ugratara Devalaya.

0.9 miNW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Umananda Temple, Guwahati
23 min walk • Umananda Devaloi is a Shiva temple located at the Umananda Island in the middle of river Brahmaputra just opposite the office of the Deputy Commissioner of Kamrup or the Kachari Ghat in Guwahati.
0.4 miN
Museum, Entertainment, Observatories and planetariums
Guwahati Planetarium, Guwahati
12 min walk • Guwahati Planetarium is a center for astronomical education and research. Built in 1994, it is the only planetarium in Assam and the North-Eastern region of India. Its distinctive dome and sloping walls set it apart from the skyline of the area.
~930 ftNW
Lake
Dighalipukhuri, Guwahati
5 min walk • Dighalipukhuri; also Dighalipukhri is a rectangular man-made pond in Guwahati, about half a mile long. Dighalipukhuri is occupied altogether area of garden and pond between 17-18 bigha lands.
~1460 ftN
Temple
Ugratara Devalaya, Guwahati
8 min walk • Ugratara Devalaya is a temple dedicated to Ugratara located in the western side of Jor Pukhury tanks in the heart of Guwahati city in the Lotaxil locality in Northeast India. The Ugratara Temple in Uzan Bazaar in the eastern part of Guwahati, Assam, is a Shakti shrine.
~1860 ftSW
Market, Shopping
Pan Bazaar, Guwahati
9 min walk • Pan Bazaar is a locality in Guwahati, India surrounded by localities of Paltan Bazaar, Ambari and Fancy Bazaar. Situated on the banks of the river Brahmaputra, it is part of the city centre. Pan Bazaar means "betel-leaf mart" in English.
0.7 miSW
Temple
Shree Shyam Mandir, Guwahati
18 min walk • Shree Shyam Mandir, Guwahati is a temple located in Chatribari, one of the main trade hubs in the Indian city of Guwahati.
0.9 miW
Memorial
Northbrook Gate, Guwahati
22 min walk • The Northbrook Gate, was constructed to welcome British viceroy Lord Northbrook who visited Guwahati in 1874. The gate was built near Sukreswar Ghat where the viceroy anchored his ship.
1 miS
Neighbourhood
Rehabari, Guwahati
27 min walk • Rehabari is a locality of Guwahati. It is surrounded by localities of Paltan Bazaar and Athgaon.
0.5 miW
Universities and schools
Cotton College, Guwahati
14 min walk • Cotton University is a public state university located in Guwahati, Assam, India. It was established in 2017 by the provisions of an Act from the Assam Legislative Assembly which merged Cotton College State University and Cotton College.
~1660 ftW
Universities and schools
Cotton University, Guwahati
9 min walk • Cotton University is a public state university located in Guwahati, Assam, India. It was established in 2017 by the provisions of an Act from the Assam Legislative Assembly which merged Cotton College State University and Cotton College.
0.5 miW
Universities and schools
Rangia College, Guwahati
14 min walk • Rangia College is an institution of general higher education stablished on the north bank of mighty Brahmaputra. It is located in Rangiya town of kamrup rural district of Assam.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Assam State Museum open?

Assam State Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday 10 am - 4:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Assam State Museum?

Nearby attractions include Dighalipukhuri, Guwahati (5 min walk), Handique Girls College, Guwahati (6 min walk), Ugratara Devalaya, Guwahati (8 min walk), Cotton University, Guwahati (9 min walk).

How to get to Assam State Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Assam State Museum:

Train

Guwahati (7 min walk)

Bus

Astc (9 min walk)