Ever Living Museum

The Ever Living Museum is a private museum located at Mawshbuit village on the outskirts of Shillong in East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya. Founded and curated by Kyntiewbor War, it houses an extensive personal collection of Khasi cultural artefacts, megalithic stones, fossils, traditional tools, musical instruments and everyday objects. The museum is notable for preserving and showcasing the heritage, traditions and natural history of Meghalaya in a compact, community-run setting.

Visitors can expect a compact, privately curated museum with indoor displays of Khasi heritage objects, megalithic stones, fossils, rocks, traditional tools, weapons, musical instruments, attire and household items. The setting is a residential-style building and courtyard at Mawshbuit, about 10-12 km from central Shillong. The owner-curator often provides guided explanations. Visitors can walk through themed sections, view labelled collections and learn about Khasi culture and natural history in an intimate, educational environment.

Established by Kyntiewbor War, a local enthusiast who collected artefacts, stones, fossils and cultural objects over several decades to preserve Khasi heritage. His private collection was opened to the public as the Ever Living Museum to document and share the traditional lifestyle and natural history of Meghalaya.

Preserves and showcases Khasi tribal heritage including traditional tools, attire, musical instruments, household objects, megalithic stones and everyday items, offering visitors insight into the customs, beliefs and daily life of the Khasi people of Meghalaya.