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State Museum Of Tripura

Being in Agartala is a different experience - the lush greenery, the smoky houses, the foggy mornings and the farms of flowers. It the nature which speaks in each and every inch of this place. It seems that the nature is blushing seeing the first rays of the Sun. The stars are appreciative of the night and the moonlight dances to the gushing of the tea plants. Its just like being second to nature - the charm and the beauty of the nature is so much as it calls every visitor to stay here forever. It is in this beautiful land that the State Museum Of Tripura was built long time back.

Established in 1970, in Agartala its a multipurpose Museum with four galleries namely the Tribal and cultural gallery, Painting gallery, Photo gallery, Indian Sculpture through all ages. Its being taken care of by the Directorate of Art and Culture.

Fast Facts
» Language : English, Bengali, Hindi and Sanskrit.
» Visiting Hours : 10:00am to 01:00pm And 02:00 pm to 05:00 pm * its closed on gazetted holidays and Sundays. (check with the tour operator)
» Best time to visit : February to June; September to October

Facets Of Museum :

Tribal and Cultural Gallery
Ornaments, musical instruments and the textiles used by the tribes are the main focus of this Gallery. An enriching experience with the lives of tribal s of Eastern part of India.

Painting Gallery
There are paintings of the famous few. Apart from that those paintings at the corners come straight from the Royal House. See the difference as you move on from one painting to another amidst the light music

Showcase

»Sculptural Gallery : There are two main places from where the collections has been made in this Gallery. Udaipur and Pilak are the main places from where the sculptures have come. Pilak a part of the Assam state has given some exquisite sculptures to look out for. Dating back to 9th and 13th century these are a mixture of Buddhist and Hindu Culture.

»Photo Gallery : A collection of artists photos make part of this gallery. Photographs of Bronze, stone work, terra-cotta with Buddha, Lord Shiv - Parvari. Krishna as the main focus.

»Coins : A interesting collection of coins can be found here. From the oldest coin of Tripura, that of King Ratna Manikya - AD 1465. There are coins of gold and silver and other commemorative coins. The Queens (of Tripura) face is there along with the Kings. The inscriptions on the coin are either in Sanskrit, Bengali and Assamese Language. A nice place for those who collect coins.

In And Around

»Ujjayanta Palace : Made in the Indo - Saracenic style it houses a 28 hectares mansion, which is two storeyed. On the ground floor there are two temples in Orchha Colours. The mansion has now been converted into State Legislative Assembly, still its open for visitors.

» Kunjanben Palace : Just one kilometer from Ujjayanta palace, its the official residence of Governer of Tripura. Its built on a hillock and gives a beautiful view of the city. The Kunjanben Palace comes second in beauty than the Ujjayanta Palace which is supposed to be the most beautiful Palace of Tripura.

»Neer Mahal: The only lake palace of Eastern India, its the most sought after tourist place. Today its one of the famous summer resorts spreading in an area of 5.35 kms.

» Durga Puja : Just like Kolkata where Durga Puja is the main festival, here also it is celebrated with the same enthusiasm and dedication. Goddess Durga is prayed and praised in this festival. Its a must see for the people who visit Tripura in the month of OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER.

Our Suggestions

Pre check the visiting hours of the State Museum Of Tripura as they are subject to change.
It can be quite cold in the winters, so plan out a tour in the seasons when the snow doesn't fall. However if you want to enjoy the snow and snow sports then December and January are the best months.
Tripura in all is a beautiful place. Apart from the museum, the natural beauty attracts one like an enchantress. Indulge in walking through the meadows among the snow clad peaks and have a life apart from life.
Food of all sorts is available. Being a tourist destination, the Agartala Gourment includes Vegetarian, Non - vegetarian, Chinese and Continental delicacies.
Pre book your hotel as there are a number of good ones. Pre booking gives you a chance of deciding the one according to your suitability and budget.
Before commencing the trip ask your tour operator for the must have things which need to be accompanied
Bring along your children, in addition to the beautiful places there are various theme parks where your children can enjoy.
For any clarifications we are there to resolve them. Contact us anytime, anywhere.

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