Museum Circuit

Price Range

2 - 100.00

Overview

If you are an avid knowledge seeker and wish to explore from every sort of things like History, Geography, Marine Life, Environment, then you must visit Museum Circuit in Andaman once in your life. Here museums are well decorated and have a plethora of knowledge.

Some of the most visited museums are Forest Museum, Science Center, Anthropological Museum, National Memorial Museum, Samudrika Marine Museum, etc. All the museums are basically located around the capital city of Port Blair. It may take more than one day to cover as many museums you wish to visit.

Museum Circuit

Why Is It famous?

This museum circuit is mainly famous for museums on various subjects. You will go to enjoy but when you will come out you will feel that you gained some knowledge along with enjoyment. All the museums will keep you engaged until you decide emphatically to disengage.

Timings

Sunday : 09:00 am to 04:30 pm
Tuesday : 09:00 am to 04:30 pm
Wednesday : 10:00 am to 05:30 pm
Thursday : 03:00 am to 05:30 pm
Friday : 09:00 am to 05:00 pm
Saturday : 08:00 am to 05:00 pm

Timings are subject to change. You will be automatically booked into a time slot as part of the check out process. Please visit the official website to confirm the time slot before your visit.

How to Reach

By Road : The ideal way to visit the entire place in a minimum possible time is by taking a taxi on rent for a full day and visit all the places. Taking a shared auto and Bus option is also available. All museums are at a prominent place and well connected with main roads.
By Flight : Flight service is available for Port Blair. Chennai and Kolkata is the main connecting point for flights to and from Port Blair.

Ticket Pricing

For Adults -Anthropological Museum : Rs 10
For Adults -Science Center : Rs 5
For Children-Anthropological Museum : Rs 3
For Children-Science Center : Rs 2
For Adults- Samudrika Marine Museum : Rs 50
For Childen-Samudrika Marine Museum : Rs 25
For Indians-National Memorial Museum : Rs 30
For Foreigners : Rs 100
For everyone in Forest Museum : Rs 2

Tourist Attractions

Museum is a place to enhance your knowledge and gain more and more experience in and around our life.

Some of the best attractions as follows:

Anthropological Museum:-

The main theme of this museum is tribes of Andaman and their life. If you are interested in knowing all about the native tribes of Andaman even dating centuries back this is the place to be. Here you will also be able to understand the history, people, and culture of the Andaman Islands. Information, stories, artifacts in large volumes are here for visitors viewing.

Forest Museum:-

This museum displays the details of various flora of Andaman Island. Various native trees are also here for display. The museum has a wonderful collection of wooden furniture, bamboo crockery, wooden toys, and decorative items.

Samudrika Marine Museum:-

Maintained by the Indian Navy, this museum mainly focuses on the tribe, their lifestyles, marine life, corals, shells, stones, and flora of fauna of the island. The major attractions of this place are the Jarawa chest guard and shamanic sculptures. This place is also had a small aquarium where various types of fishes are on display.

National Memorial Museum:-

A part of iconic cellular jail, this museum is dedicated to the history of cellular jail and its prisoners. Here you will feel the pain and agony of prisoners locked in the jail called KalaPani Punishment before independence. You will start feeling proud of being Indian more and you will also realize how hard the fight of independence was.

Science Center:-

Mainly famous of school children and science enthusiastic this place, offer various types of information with respect to science. Here you may also watch 3D light and sound show on Jurassic Park. Various scientific experiments are demonstrated here for enhancing scientific knowledge of the visitors.

Address

Phoenix Bay, Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

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FAQs

Is this place worth seeing?

Yes, All places are very informative and knowledgeable. You must visit once in a lifetime. After visiting these places, you will realize that Andaman Island has more to offer.

How many museums are there in Andaman and Nicobar Islands?

There are 4 museums in Andaman like: Samudrika Marine Museum, Anthropological Museum, Kalapani Museum, and Forest Museum.

What are opening hours of the Museum Circuit?

Opening hours of various museums vary from each other. Usually, they open between 8.00 AM to 5:30 PM and all the museums are closed on Monday every week.

Which place provides the best museums in Andaman and Nicobar Islands for travellers on a budget?

Samudrika Marine Museum and Anthropological Museum are the best museums in Andaman and Nicobar Islands for travellers on a budget.

Which places to visit in Museum Circuit?

Anthropological Museum The main theme of this museum is tribes of Andaman and their life. If you are interested in knowing all about the native tribes of Andaman even dating centuries back this is the place to be. Here you will also be able to understand the history, people, and culture of the Andaman Islands. Information, stories, artifacts in large volumes are here for visitors viewing. Forest Museum: - This museum displays the details of various flora of Andaman Island. Various native trees are also here for display. The museum has a wonderful collection of wooden furniture, bamboo crockery, wooden toys, and decorative items. Samudrika Marine Museum: - Maintained by the Indian Navy, this museum mainly focuses on the tribe, their lifestyles, marine life, corals, shells, stones, and flora of fauna of the island. The major attractions of this place are the Jarawa chest guard and shamanic sculptures. This place is also had a small aquarium where various types of fishes are on display. National Memorial Museum: - A part of iconic cellular jail, this museum is dedicated to the history of cellular jail and its prisoners. Here you will feel the pain and agony of prisoners locked in the jail called KalaPani Punishment before independence. You will start feeling proud of being Indian more and you will also realize how hard the fight of independence was. Science Center:- Mainly famous of school children and science enthusiastic this place, offer various types of information with respect to science. Here you may also watch 3D light and sound show on Jurassic Park. Various scientific experiments are demonstrated here for enhancing scientific knowledge of the visitors.

What is the best time to visit the museum?

This Museum Circuit is mainly famous for museums on various subjects. You will enjoy the walk in the museum & when you will come out you will feel that you gained some knowledge along with enjoyment. All the museums will keep you engaged until you decide emphatically to disengage.

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