Odisha State Museum Tourism

Odisha State Museum, located in Bhubaneswar, the capital of Odisha, India, is a repository of the state's history and culture. Established in 1932 by two historians, Professor N.C. Banerjee and Professor Ghanshyam Dash of Ravenshaw College, it was later moved to the current building in 1960. The museum houses a vast collection that includes archaeology, weaponry, art and craft objects, natural history, and an extensive library with palm leaf manuscripts. The array of galleries such as the Epigraphy Gallery, Numismatics Gallery, and the Mining & Geology Gallery provide an in-depth insight into the region's past and present. The architecture of the museum complex reflects traditional Odia style, resonating with the historical significance of the place. It serves as an educational and cultural hub attracting historians, researchers, and tourists from around the world.