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Museums in Goa
Introduction
A symbiosis of East and West, of colonial rule and an age-old tradition, of a history of invasion and settlement, Goa has too many stories to tell. However, most of the museums in Goa, are a Post Potugese Era venture marking the recognition of Goa as a separate entity and also, an effort to boost up the tourism industry already on the boom because of its stunning natural beauty. Though the museums in Goa are not much of a crowd puller compared to its beaches, dropping in to some of them can be rewarding experience and a break from the intoxicating beauty at the beach.
Archeological Museum
Housed in the abandoned convent of St. Francis of Assissi, this museum became functional in 1964.It contains stone sculptures, currency, court stamps from the medieval period and armoury of the Portugese Period. This museum is maintained by the Archaeological Society of India.
Museum of Goa Daman and Diu
The Goa Daman and Diu Museum houses antiquities from the Pre-Portugese Hindu period. Sculptures, stamps, currency dating back to the Hindu dynasties that reigned Goa before the Portugese Inquisition, are displayed. Furniture of the Post Portugese era are also on display.
Other Museums
Some of the other Museums in Goa that are worth a visit are listed below.
- Museum of Christian Art
- Naval Aviation Museum
- Kerkar Art Complex
- The Art Chamber
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