6 Museums in Meghalaya That You Shouldn't Miss

November 12, 2021 Nicolette Lion

Meghalaya (UK: /meɪˈɡɑːləjə/, US: /ˌmeɪɡəˈleɪə/) is a state in Northeast India. The name means "the abode of clouds" in Sanskrit. The population of Meghalaya as of 2016 is estimated to be 3,211,474. Meghalaya covers an area of approximately 22,430 square kilometers, with a length to breadth ratio of about 3:1.
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1. Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Cultures

Mawlai, Shillong 793008 India +91 364 255 0260 [email protected] http://www.dbcic.org/
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4.5 based on 686 reviews

Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Cultures

Acclaimed as one the finest museum in Asia on the promotion of indigenous and tribal cultures, Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Cultures (DBCIC) or Don Bosco Museum as it is popularly known is a major tourists' attraction that provides a glimpse of the rich and multi-cultural lifestyles, history and traditions of the indigenous peoples of North East India. The museum, showcasing many galleries, gives an insight into the beautiful and diverse cultural richness of the eight States of India's North East under one roof. The Museum, run by the Salesian of Don Bosco of the Catholic Church, houses and documents the various indigenous cultures, arts and crafts of North East India.

Reviewed By LailaFreddy - Pune, India

A real mix of cultural heritage, history, tribal customs, beautiful displays, and a spectacular rooftop view.

2. Ever Living Museum

Mawshbuit Village, Shillong 793007 India +91 87300 25149 https://www.facebook.com/Ever-Living-Museum-810759492307223/info/?tab=page_info
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4.5 based on 12 reviews

Ever Living Museum

3. Wankhar Entomology Museum

Riatsamthiah, Shillong 793001 India +91 364 254 4473
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4.0 based on 14 reviews

Wankhar Entomology Museum

4. Air Force Museum

Sohra Road, Shillong India
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4.0 based on 110 reviews

Air Force Museum

Reviewed By lets2rock

We entered the museum at 9.30 am...we showed our Identification card and then Armed force police allowed us to enter. Its a really great place where almost everything about the life of Army, their posts, uniform, aircrafts, badges etc are preserved. An interesting place to visit.

5. Butterfly Museum

Salonsar Mansion 2nd floor, Near Hotel Pegasus, Shillong 793001 India +91 364 222 3334 http://megtourism.gov.in/museum.html
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4.0 based on 50 reviews

Butterfly Museum

Reviewed By RangaiahManchikanti - Bengaluru, India

Collection of over a 100 variety of butterflies found mainly in the north east India. Also has a collection of other insects. Must visit for students. This is a residential house. Hence one must be ready to wait for a long time to gain entry during holiday season.

6. Capt. Williamson Sangma State Museum

State Central Library, IGP Point, Shillong India
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3.5 based on 16 reviews

Capt. Williamson Sangma State Museum

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