State museum Travel Guide

The State Museum of Kohima is a platform that exhibits the vibrant culture of Nagaland through a collection of fascinating arts and artifacts. It is not only the major attraction of Kohima but also the entire state, because very few landmarks like the State Museum bring to limelight the culture of Nagas and their evolution through stages. A sneak peek into the tribal habitats including clan motifs, precious gems and stones, traditional Naga attires, sculptural inscriptions, ancestral weaponry, jewelery and status pillars takes one back to the ancient Nagaland days.The ceremonial drum kept in an altogether separate section is the major highlight of the museum. It suggests that actual Nagaland tribes originated from the shores of Sumatra. There is also a dedicated art gallery that displays beautiful and unique paintings of local artists. Naga Morung, hut models of varied Naga architecture along with bamboo- made musical instruments are other interesting objects showcased in Kohima State Museum.Tourists should keep in mind that:The museum is located at Bayavu Hill,It is around 2km away from the main Nagaland town,The museum is a must visit for historians as it traces the art, culture and tribal life of Nagas, andIt remains open on all days except Sundays.