Museums & Art Gallery in Goa
Archaeological Museum
Old Goa, 9 km from Panaji, was once the centre of Portuguese dominion on the
west coast of India. Here one can see fortress walls and administrative buildings,
monasteries and impressive churches, especially the Basilica de Born Jesus which
contains the mortal remains of Saini Francis Xavier.
The Archaeological Museum, housed in an abandoned convent of St. Francis of
Assisi, displays objects that recreate the history of Goa. On display are antiquities
from Hindu period, sculpture of Hindu deities, for example an Uma-Mahesha, and
many sati and hero stones. The large coin collection displays coin issued by
various rulers, Hindu, Muslim and Portuguese.
The paintings include portraits of Vasco da Gama, the Portuguese explorer reached
India in 1498, and Alfonsu Albuquerque, the founder, and other governors, all
clad in the prevailing European fashions of the day.
Archaeological Museum
Old Goa
Timing: 10.00 am to 5.00 pm
Closed on Mondays and government holidays.
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