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Assam State Museum
The Assam State Museum, situated in the city center at
the southern end of Dighalipukhuri tank, has an envious collection of
antiques dating back to the prehistoric times. These includes a large
collection of archaeological and historical objects, sculptures, paintings,
metal, ivory and woodwork, costumes and ethnology etc. This large multipurpose
museum of the north east region was established in 1940 as a non-government
body and was taken over by the state government in 1953. Click
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Assam State Zoo and Botanical
Gardens
The Assam State Zoo and the landscaped Botanical gardens
are located about 5km east of the railway station. The zoo spread over
130 hectares of land has a very good collection of wild animals in their
natural habitat, some of which are very rare and extinct species. Swamp
tapirs, whiter tigers, leopards, Assam's famous one horned rhinos are
some among them. It also has a rich and rare species of bird life. Click
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Assam Forest Museum
About 35 km from Guwahati, Madan Kamdev is famous for
its impressive archaeological ruins and stone sculptures. Located in a
picturesque surrounding, this historical spot has a large ruined temple
with sculpture of the god Shiva and the goddess Uma dating back to the
Pallava dynasty (11th & 12th centuries). Click
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Commercial Museum
Commercial Museum, established in 1956 by the Guwahati
University, is the first of its kind in the country set up in an educational
complex. The museum houses art and crafts, commercial products, minerals
and rocks, coins etc. Click
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Anthropological Museum
Anthropological Museum houses an ethnological collection
of the various branches of anthropology and is associated with Department
of Anthropology, Guwahati University. The collections in the museum include
ethnographic, prehistoric, archeological and anthropological objects,
textiles, jewellery, Thankaas, photographs, musical instruments, masks,
metal objects, basketry, weapons, pottery etc.
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Assam Government Cottage Industries
Museum
This small museum, administrated by the Industrial Department
of Assam, is located near the Assam State Museum. Established in 1955,
the museum displays many colourful items from the Satriya culture and
indigenous art and craft.
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Regional Science Center
and Museum
Regional Science Museum, situated at Khanapara in the
Kamrup district, was established in 1994. It is one of the favorite places
for the kids and learners. The museum has interactive exhibits on science
education and pre historic life. Scientific apparatus like magic tap,
the fun mirror, the cliff lift, the colamin etc are some among the exhibits.
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Veterinary College Museum
The museum of animal husbandry and veterinary science
is allied with the Assam veterinary college. Established in 1967, the
museum exhibits various specimens relating to veterinary science.
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Ethnographic Museum
Ethnographic Museum situated within the premises of Assam
Institute of Research for Tribals and Scheduled Castes was established
in 1977. The exhibits here contain a variety of ethnographic objects including
ornaments and costumes, agricultural, fishing and hunting implements etc.
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