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Assam State Museum

A treasure trove of Assam's rich cultural heritage, housing over 2,500 artifacts.

Currency

INR (₹)

Best time to visit

November to March

Languages

Assamese · Bengali · Hindi

Coordinates

26.147°, 91.743°

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Key facts

1The museum is home to the world's largest collection of Ahom artifacts.
2It houses a rare collection of coins dating back to the 3rd century BCE.
3The museum has a gallery dedicated to the Assamese language and literature.

Timeline

1940: The museum was established as the Assam State Museum.
1953: It was shifted to its current location in Guwahati.
1985: The museum was declared a protected monument by the Archaeological Survey of India.

Where to stay

Famous restaurants

🌅 Morning2

☀️ Afternoon2

🌙 Evening2

$$ · Assamese · Indian⭐ 4.2

Bhubaneswari Restaurant

Known for its traditional Assamese breakfast items like Luchi and Aloo Pitika.

G.S. Road, Guwahati, Assam

☎ +91 361 2610143

🔔 Walk-ins OK

$ · Assamese · Indian⭐ 4.5

Ganesh Restaurant

Famous for its breakfast thali, offering a variety of Assamese dishes.

Paltan Bazar, Guwahati, Assam

☎ +91 361 2732555

🔔 Walk-ins OK

$$$ · Indian · Mughlai⭐ 4.6

Taj India

Offers a royal dining experience with its lavish lunch buffet.

Janata Bhawan Road, Guwahati, Assam

☎ +91 361 2331122

🔔 Recommended

$$$ · Indian · International⭐ 4.7

The Gateway Hotel Ambassador

Known for its multi-cuisine lunch buffet with live counters.

Ambassador's Mission to the UN, Guwahati, Assam

☎ +91 361 2340000

🔔 Recommended

$$ · South Indian · Kerala⭐ 4.3

Dakshin

Offers a unique South Indian dinner experience in Guwahati.

Kamrup Metro, Guwahati, Assam

☎ +91 361 2332233

🔔 Recommended

$$ · Assamese · Indian⭐ 4.5

The Hornbill Restaurant

Known for its traditional Assamese dinner items like Masor Tenga and Aloo Pitika.

G.S. Road, Guwahati, Assam

☎ +91 361 2610143

🔔 Walk-ins OK