Karbi Anglong District Museum

Karbi Anglong District Museum is an ethnographic museum located in Diphu, the headquarters of Karbi Anglong district in Assam. Established in 1986 by the Government of Assam, it preserves and displays the heritage of the Karbi tribe and other indigenous communities of the district. The museum houses traditional costumes, jewellery, musical instruments, weapons, handicrafts, and everyday artifacts that illustrate tribal lifestyle, customs and craftsmanship.

Visitors can expect a small single-building museum in central Diphu with glass-case displays of Karbi traditional textiles, jewellery, bamboo and cane crafts, hunting tools, agricultural implements and musical instruments. Exhibits are arranged thematically with labels explaining tribal customs and daily life. The setting is quiet and educational, suitable for a short walkthrough, observation and photography where permitted, offering insight into the cultural heritage of Karbi Anglong.

Established in 1986 by the Government of Assam, the museum was created to preserve, document and promote the material heritage of Karbi Anglong district, particularly the history and traditions of the Karbi tribe and other indigenous communities of the region.

The museum serves as a repository of Karbi tribal culture, displaying traditional attire, jewellery, musical instruments, handicrafts and tools that reflect the customs, festivals, livelihood and craftsmanship of the Karbi and other local communities.