Archaeological Museum of Goa

**★★★★★ Veludharan — 2 weeks ago

The Archaeological Museum of Goa was established in 1964 by the Archaeological Survey of India. Located in a convent that was formerly attached to the Church of St. Francis of Assisi, a heritage structure, the museum is situated in Old Goa or Velha Goa and is surrounded by several other monuments and ancient churches. The entrance of the Museum is facilitated by a 3.10m high bronze statue of Afonso de Albuquerque, the Governor General and Captain of the Seas of India, who played a key role in co

**★★★★★ ABDUL RAZZAK MULLA — a month ago

Archaeological Museum of Goa – Old Goa

A quiet but powerful heritage stop that adds real context to Goa’s history, especially when visited along with the Basilica of Bom Jesus and Se Cathedral.

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📍 Location & Access

The Archaeological Museum of Goa is located in Old Goa, right within the main heritage complex, making it extremely convenient to visit after the Basilica of Bom Jesus. The building itself is large, whitewashed, and palace-like, immediately catching attention even from a distance

**★★★★★ Skanda Shanbhog — 6 months ago

Visiting the Archaeological Museum of Goa was like stepping into a time capsule. We saw so many ancient idols of Hindu gods and glimpses of old kingdoms, all recovered from different parts of Goa. Many of these sculptures dated from the 4th to the 19th century, and the level of detail and preservation was amazing. Just being in the presence of such history gave me goosebumps.

Another fascinating section was the one featuring portraits of all the Portuguese emperors who once ruled Goa. Alongside

**★★★★☆ Madhu Pillai — 2 months ago

I recently visited the Archaeological Museum and had a pretty good time. The exhibits were quite informative and well-maintained, offering a nice glimpse into the past. I especially appreciated the clear descriptions next to each artifact. It's a solid place for a quick visit.

**★★★★☆ Vikas Singh — 5 months ago

The Goa Archaeological Museum (or Archaeological Museum and Portrait Gallery) in Old Goa exhibits ancient artifacts from Goa's pre-colonial era, including Chalukya and Kadamba stone and bronze sculptures, along with artifacts from the Portuguese colonial period, such as coins, portraits of governors and viceroys, and even a model of a 16th-century Portuguese ship. The museum also houses Persian and Arabic inscriptions, and has displays on Goan culture, Goan freedom struggle, and the Portuguese p