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Museums are imprints of any state’s history and culture. They attract tourists and visitors, who are keen on understanding the history of their favourite tourist destination. Goa, which was influenced and ruled over by the Portuguese, also houses some of these impressive museums and art galleries. Travelers prefer to finish off an exciting day on the beach by strolling in these cool and grand museums that nurture the valuable treasures of the past. Thus many popular museums like the State Archeological Museum in Goa attract tourists and visitors in large numbers who eagerly relish this brush with history and art. Antique and art: Situated in the old Goa, this massive museum can be located in the abandoned convent of St. Francis of Assisi. This museum is one of the richest one in Goa. It boasts of having many priceless collections including antiques from the Hindu periods, coin collections, photographs and famous paintings. The most viewed objects also include the sculptures of many Hindu deities including the Uma – Mahesha sculpture. The coin collection of this museum is amazing and includes some of the oldest coins issued by Hindu, Muslim and Portuguese rulers. The photos displayed on the ground floor of his museum show the famous prehistoric rock carvings at Usgalimal. However, this highlight of the State Archeological Museum in Goa includes the portraits of the famous Portuguese explorer Vasco- da- Gama and Alfonse Albuquerque. This beautiful and precious museum is open for all from 10.am to 5 Pm. Therefore; it is recommended that visitors keep aside a special day for witnessing the antiques and art displayed in the State Archeological museum.
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Defining features: Without a doubt, this is one of the most popular museums in Goa. Known for its famous antiques and collection of art and historically significant objects, this museum has no problems in being a famous tourist attraction in Goa. A visit to Goa therefore cannot be concluded without getting acquainted with the State Archeological Museum in Goa.
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