The State Museum
Shillong India
4.5/5
NearBy Airport
Shillong
Best Season
Oct - Sep
- Visiting Time : 10 AM - 4 PM
- Ideal Duration : 1 Hrs
- Best for : Art & Culture
- Distance from City Centre : 2 km
- Local Transport Mode : Taxi
- Adult :INR 5
The State Museum is the Capt. Williamson Sangma State Museum which is also the Meghalaya State Museum that stands as evidence to the rich cultural tapestry of Meghalaya’s tribes, specifically the Khasi, Jaintia, and Garo communities. This museum was established in 1975 and named after Captain Williamson Sangma.
This museum showcases over 2500 exhibits, offering a deep dive into the beautiful lifestyle, practices, customs, and traditions of these vibrant communities. With its unique collections the museum has become a vital repository, fostering an understanding and appreciation of Meghalaya's cultural heritage.
This beautiful museum is divided into two galleries which are dedicated to different tribal groups of Meghalaya. Travelers can enjoy visiting the wooden crafts, tribal dresses, unique ornaments, traditional weapons, utensils, pottery items and musical instruments of Jaintia and Khasi tribes in the first gallery.
Muga cloth, hand-woven baskets and Wein pottery are the specialties of this gallery. Garos is the second belonging to the gallery which has a similar collection of artifacts that offer a detailed insight about the inheritance of this native mountainous tribe.
Bamboo hut models, tribal attire, local weapons like Selu and Sephi, colourful turbans and ornaments like Ringitok and Seng-Ki are the highlights of this gallery. Visitors are allowed to purchase many of the items displayed in this museum. Enjoy this beautiful place with Meghalaya Tour Packages.
Points to Remember
Duration required to Visit: 30 Mins - 1 Hr.
Timing: 10 AM - 4 PM, Closed on Sundays.
Entry Fees: INR 5.
Best Time to Visit: March- June.
State Museum Weather
Enjoy the weather of this place in Meghalaya Holiday Packages which are offered by Kiomoi Travels.
Summer (March to June): 15°C to 25°C: Warm and pleasant. Carry light cotton clothes, comfortable footwear, and sunglasses. A light jacket for cooler evenings might be useful.
Monsoon (July to September): 12°C to 20°C: Heavy rainfall. Raincoat, waterproof footwear, and umbrellas. Light to moderate warm clothing.
Autumn (October to November): 10°C to 20°C: Mild and pleasant. Light to moderate clothing, a light jacket or sweater for evenings.
Winter (December to February): 2°C to 15°C: Cold and dry. Warm clothes, including sweaters, jackets, scarves, and gloves.
How To Reach
Take the subway to Central Station, then transfer to the Green Line. Exit at Museum Park Station. Walk two blocks north, turn right on Elm Street, and continue straight. The State Museum is on the left, next to the public library. Total travel time is about 30 minutes.
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