7 museums to check out when in Goa

Roxanne D'silva

GOA SCIENCE CENTRE

The Goa Science Center in Miramar, Panjim, is highly recommended for science nerds. Visitors can explore exhibits featuring galaxies, the moon, the night sky, and distant planets. Additionally, they can also attend science demonstrations and watch 3D films.

Science centre| Miramar| Panjim| science enthusiasts

GOA STATE MUSEUM

If you're interested in exploring Goa's heritage and culture, this museum in Panjim is a must-visit as it houses a diverse range of exhibits, artifacts, and cultural anthropology displays for you to explore.

Goa State Museum| Panjim| Goa Heritage museum | Photo: Goa State Museum

GOA CHITRA MUSEUM

This museum in Benaulim, South Goa, is a rare showcase of traditional farming equipment. It displays a variety of things such as coconut farming tools, local pottery, ancient carts, milk churning tools, which are not commonly seen in modern times.

Goa Chitra Museum | Goa| Goan tools| Benaulim | Photo: Goa Chitra Museum

HOUSES OF GOA MUSEUM

Standing out with its distinctive ship-shaped architecture, this museum in Salvador do Mundo, Penha de França, in North Goa, draws architecture enthusiasts to explore the beautiful building that is home to a collection of artifacts and a glimpse into the state's history.

History and evolution |Goan houses| Porvorim| ship-shaped architecture | Gomantak Times

MUSEUM OF CHRISTIAN ART

Asia's only museum that that has a collection of sculptures, furniture, ivory, paintings, textiles, metals, Indo-Portuguese Christian art and historical exhibits, those curious about knowing the rise of Christianity in Goa can learn a lot from a visit to this museum in Old Goa.

Old Goa|Indo-Portuguese Christian art| Goa Museum

INDIAN NAVAL AVIATION MUSEUM

This museum in Vasco showcases a distinctive collection of machinery and equipment, illustrating the evolution of the Indian naval forces over the years. It features both outdoor displays and an indoor gallery, offering insights into the aviation history and other aspects of the Indian Navy.

Indian Navy| Naval aviation museum| Vasco | Photo: Roxanne D'silva

BIG FOOT MUSEUM

The Big Foot Museum in Loutolim, South Goa, features life-sized statues and sculptures portraying rural Goan culture. The museum also includes an art gallery and a painting corner for children.

Big Foot Museum| Loutolim|Goan culture| Goa

MUSEUM OF GOA

Situated inside the Pilerne Industrial Estate in North Goa, this museum, which is a hub of creativity, exhibits a wide array of artworks, including sculptures and minimalist paintings.

Rubber tires artwork| MOG|Pilerne | Photo: Augusto Rodrigues

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