Tribal Museum
Museum type :
Art Museum

Established in :
1978

Holidays :
None

Visiting Hours :
10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Contact No :
8619397

Location :
Dhaka , Bangladesh

Display Objects :

The only Tribal cultural Museum in the Hill Tracts region is managed by the Tribal Cultural institute. It preserves valuable objects and artifacts of the different tribes depicting their socio-economic, cultural and historical tradition. These include typical tribal dress, ornaments, arms and ammunitions, coins, statues made of wood, bronze and other metal, musical instruments, ivory products, handicrafts, paintings on tribal life and many other objects.




Description :

The Tribal Museum is located in Ranchi, Jharkhand. It is dedicated to the tribal culture and heritage of the state. The museum showcases the lifestyle, art, crafts and culture of the tribal communities of the state. The museum is a perfect amalgamation of traditional and contemporary art and culture. The museum is built in a traditional tribal village style with mud walls, mud and thatch roofs and a lush green courtyard. The museum is divided into four sections – the art gallery, the craft gallery, the museum of tribal life and the tribal library. The art gallery features paintings, photographs and sculptures of tribal life.

The craft gallery showcases tribal artifacts such as baskets, pottery, jewelry and masks. The museum of tribal life displays costumes, tools and utensils used in tribal life, along with other artifacts. The tribal library is home to a huge collection of books, articles, videos and photographs related to the tribal culture. The Tribal Museum also houses an auditorium, a souvenir shop and a cafeteria. Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities such as puppet shows, cultural programs, art and craft workshops and film screenings. The museum also organizes educational tours to nearby tribal villages. The museum is a great place to visit for those who want to explore the culture and heritage of Jharkhand’s tribal communities.