Know every details about Museums in Port Blair City, like How to get there, When to Visit, Things to do, etc.
Andaman is a land filled with rich culture and diverse history. If you are a traveler visiting Andaman, you should add the museums to your list to visit and explore.
Port Blair especially has an abundance of museums that you can visit and learn a lot about the diverse heritage of this land and make some lifelong memories in the process.
Here are some of the museums that you should add to your list
Anthropological Museum
The anthropological museum is one of the best and most visited museums in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. This museum focuses the spotlight on the story and history of the six native tribes of Andaman and their culture and way of living back in the day.
You will learn about these tribes in the museum- Jarawas, Sentinelese, Great Andamanese, Shompens, Onges, and Nicobarese and their life. In addition, there are exhibits such as Jarawa Chest Guard, Shamanic sculptures, Tribal huts, and many more.
In short, this museum holds the prehistoric divine culture of Andaman and Nicobar Islands saved by these communities of tribes, which dates back to 60,000 years in these remote islands.
This place is without any doubt a significant place to visit if you want to know about the history of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
The cost of entry into the museum is 30 Rs. per person.
How to get there :
The anthropological museum is located in MG Road in the capital city Port Blair. One can reach here by any public transport or a private vehicle.
Timings :
9 AM to 1 PM and 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Closed on Monday and all government holidays.
Best Time To Visit :
October to May.
Fisheries Museum
Fisheries Museum is situated in Port Blair, which is close to the Rajiv Gandhi water sports complex. This museum is one of the best places to learn about the majestic and diverse marine life of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. This museum has numerous species of fish, corals, shells under its wings. You can have a first-hand experience of the dazzling array of flora and fauna of the islands. These islands have a rich history of aquatic life and hence this place is a must-visit for all travel enthusiasts and also for people who want to learn about the history and diversity of these groups of islands.
How to get there :
Fisheries museum is located at just 1 km from the clock tower of Aberdeen Bazaar. You can take a walk from the market of take an auto.
Timings :
9 AM to 5 PM. Closed on Monday, Second Saturday and all public holidays.
Best Time To Visit :
October to May.
Samudrika Museum
Samudrika Museum is situated at a place called Haddo, which is at a distance of 4km from the city center of Port Blair. This museum is also known by a second name called the ‘Samudrika Naval Marine’ museum.
It is a marine-themed museum, which is maintained and operated by the Indian Navy in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. This museum specializes in hoarding various rare species of the marine ecosystem, plants, animals, and tribal communities. In addition, this museum includes a vast collection of rare fishes, corals, and shells.
Head on to this museum to experience the rarely known and unexplored side of marine life in Andaman, which they showcase by dividing into 5 themes of galleries. Experience and learn about the History, Geography, Anthropology, and Marine life of Andaman and Nicobar Islands in this museum.
The cost of entry here is Rs. 50 per person.
How to get there :
It is located at Haddo just 4km from city center. One can reach here by any public transport or a private vehicle.
Timings :
9 AM to 5 PM
Best Time To Visit :
October to May.