The 10 Best Specialty Museums in Goa, India

August 19, 2021 Harland Bartelt

The sandy coast of Goa is perfect for reclining by the sea. Nestle into a cushioned chair at a beach shack and savor a curry while you sip a Kingfisher beer, watching the sun slip lazily below the horizon. In Old Goa, the beautiful Basilica of Bom Jesus is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a fine example of baroque architecture. Visit during Christmastime to experience a fantastic religious and cultural mash-up of East and West.
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1. Sensistan

614 Alto Badem Rd next to Lady of Miracle Church, Vagator 403507 India +91 78759 41661 [email protected] http://www.sensistan.space
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5.0 based on 20 reviews

Sensistan

Sensistan, India’s first Art, Science and Technology Museum in Badem, Goa is an experiential playground for all ages where one can explore immersive new media art, interactive light & sound installations, VR and more, created by Indian and international artists. In a uniquely designed Portuguese mansion they have exhibitions & live performances, host workshops & kids activities across 3 floors. Combine your visit with the Badem sunset view and indulge in their garden cafe for a memorable evening out.

Reviewed By olliem276

What an outstanding establishment! A must visit place if you like interesting things (and who doesn’t?!). I think it’s a very underrated place, well worth dropping in for an hour or two. Always full of friendly people

2. Goa - Chitra

St. John the Baptist Church Road Mondo-Waddo, Benaulim, 403716 India +91 832 277 2910 [email protected] http://www.goachitra.com/
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4.5 based on 85 reviews

Goa - Chitra

The museum offers an evolving environment of traditional artefacts that provides an experimental context for investigating material culture, re-thinking process and practice, and developing new collaborative approaches. The Goa Chitra museum offers an evolving environment of living installations, public studios, and materials that provides an experimental context for investigating material culture, re-thinking process and practice, and developing new collaborative approaches. Goa Chitra is an active participant and an exceptional place for rethinking things in everyday and extraordinary life. Collection: The ethnographic museum displays over 4000 exhibits which were collected by one man over 25 years. The museum showcases the material culture of Goan's before electricity era and every implement is substantiated with researched documentation that dates back to hundreds of years of evolved wizen.

Reviewed By RadhakrishnaM19

What a wonderful experience to visit this 3 in one museum.. strating witht the carriages section, one gets to see so many varities of them. From diffefrent states and for different uses, one can visulise life in those days. Some palanquins also can be seen. You then get to see different sections where they have pottery, baskets and weaving, barbers shop and so on. Next you get to see implenets used in various vocations, agriculture being prominent. The thridsection was one with ancient artifacts , clocks, table ware, medical equiplents, furniture etc. Guided tour is there and one needs to pay Rs.300 per head as entrance charges. It was fully worth and I spent about 75 minutes there... one can spend a bit more if one plans accordingly as theres so much to see and relish.

3. Museum of Christian Art

Convent of Santa Monica, Goa Velha 403402 India +91 832 228 5299 [email protected] http://www.museumofchristianart.com/
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4.5 based on 29 reviews

Museum of Christian Art

The Museum of Christian Art located in the 17th century Convent of Santa Monica in Old Goa, is the first such Museum in Asia and houses objects exclusively related to Christian Art. The Museum has a collection of unique indo-portuguese artworks many of which have been donated to the Museum, for the benefit, enjoyment and education of the general public - be it locals, tourists as well as researchers.The Museum mission statement is to preserve, showcase and highlight Goa’s unique Christian Art, which forms part of Goa’s rich heritage through innovative display and exhibition, conservation and educational programmes.

4. Houses of Goa Museum

Opp. Nisha's Play School, Torda Salvador do Mundo, Porvorim India +91 832 241 0711 http://www.archgoa.org
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4.5 based on 50 reviews

Houses of Goa Museum

Reviewed By anil_uj13

Its amazing how creatively so many artifacts have been bought together to give a sense of life & architecture of Goa in such a place. Its a work of a superb mind - Gerard da Cunha!

5. San Thome Museum: Back in Time

73/A, San Thome Simplex Varca, Margao 403721 India +91 98223 63917 [email protected] http://www.goamuseum.com
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San Thome Museum: Back in Time

Catch line: Revolution in Technical Evolution which started somewhere in 1887AD is justified by this first concept in the world. All the features in the Smartphone vis a vis Calculators, Phones, Movies, Typing(microsoft word & Excel), Cameras (still and movie), Time and Timekeepers, Artificial lights, Radios, Recorded music, Slide show, weighs, Calender's are depicted from the first invention to latest digital age. Incorporated in the museum, is al vast collection of evolution of Irons, stoves, sewing machines, coins, bottles, Cobalt blue bottles, cutlery, crockery, kettles, inkpots, Drillers, roofing tiles et cetera. Labeled as the Finest Jewel in Goa's Treasure Chest, at Thome Museum, time stands still. A house of fusion of Knowledge and Heritage, it unveils before all generations, the evolution of smartphone started in 19th Century. It also showcases not only the Portuguese but also the British influence on standard of living of Goans . A lifetime experience is guaranteed.

Reviewed By MANCHIMASTER - Mumbai, India

this museum is a real experience to back in time. you will be surprised to see old age things instrument typewriter and other items which one cannot find now

6. Pilar Museum

Near Pilar Hillock, Panjim India
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4.0 based on 9 reviews

Pilar Museum

7. Big Foot Museum

Salcete,, Loutolim 403718 India +91 832 277 7034 [email protected] http://www.bigfootgoa.com
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4.0 based on 123 reviews

Big Foot Museum

Reviewed By 688balajis

This place is a Hidden Gem tucked in South Goa - this should be made more visible and popular. The entry fee is 100 INR per person which is pretty economical. This place is huge and you can easily take close to a hour to do the walk through. The place is quiet and offers an inside look into Goa History and about their Culture & People. you can do the tour of the Alvares Mansion opposite this place for 100 INR which is also worth the time. The mansion takes you back in time to the Portuguese era and how life was there back then. Amazing two places next to each other - Skip the spice tours and head here for a wholesome tourist experience.

8. Goa State Museum

EDC Complex, Patto Plaza, Panjim 403001 India +91 832 243 8006 http://goamuseum.gov.in/about-us.html
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4.0 based on 69 reviews

Goa State Museum

Reviewed By varunnaik

Best place to see all the artifacts. We got to see all the historical and cultural monuments of Goan culture here....

9. Indian Customs & Central Excise Museum

Avenida Dom Joao de Castro, Ozari Opp. Jetty Captain & Port, Panjim 403001 India +91 98236 65719 http://cbec.gov.in
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4.0 based on 11 reviews

Indian Customs & Central Excise Museum

10. Benz Celebrity Wax Museum

Calangute - Arpora Road Near Arpora Junction, Calangute 403516 India +91 70210 52383 [email protected] http://benzwaxm.com
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Benz Celebrity Wax Museum

Celebrity Wax Statutes are displayed at Benz Celebrity Wax Museum, Goa. 9D Cinema is the second attraction at Benz Celebrity Wax Museum, Goa. Dashing Cars Game available for children.

Reviewed By suspandag - Kolkata (Calcutta), India

Nice place to visit. Wax Museum, Horror House & 3D shows are there. Only Wax museum' s entry fee Rs 300. Horror House and 3D shows has separate entry fee. For photo shooting, it's a nice place. Free parking available around. Goa miles can also be used.

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