The museum was founded by the Kamarupa Anusandhan Samiti, a regional historical research society.
It preserves rare Sanchi-pat manuscripts, written on the treated bark of the Aquilaria malaccensis tree.
The collection includes stone anchors used by the medieval Ahom navy in the Brahmaputra River.
The museum features a rare 12th-century Surya image carved in black basalt.
Some exhibits document the traditional weaving looms and ethnic costumes of various indigenous tribes in Assam.
The museum grounds contain a library specialized in regional history and anthropology.
The Assam State Museum, established in 1940, serves as the premier repository for Northeast India's archaeological and cultural heritage. It houses an extensive collection of stone sculptures, terracotta, and metallic artifacts dating from the 5th to the 17th centuries. The facility is divided into specialized galleries covering epigraphy, arms, natural history, and ethnographic displays. Key items include massive stone Buddha sculptures and medieval inscriptions written in early Assamese scripts. The museum also maintains a significant collection of Ahom dynasty artifacts, including royal regalia and historical manuscripts known as Buranjis. Its natural history wing features rare biological specimens native to the Brahmaputra Valley region. The complex serves as both an educational institution and an active center for regional research.
The central courtyard featuring the larger stone sculptures and historical architectural motifs.
Focus on the epigraphy gallery if you have an interest in ancient scripts and linguistic evolution.
Visit the natural history section for a concise overview of the local biodiversity of the Brahmaputra valley.
Use the provided museum brochures to identify artifacts, as some displays have limited signage.
Do not mistake the nearby Dighalipukhuri park activities for museum exhibits; prioritize the indoor galleries.
Closed on Mondays and government holidays.
Maintain a quiet volume and refrain from touching the artifacts or taking flash photography in restricted zones.
