Mayurbhanj Museum

Mayurbhanj Museum, also known as Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo Archaeological Museum, is located in Baripada in Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, within the former palace complex. It houses archaeological sculptures, stone images, terracotta, tribal artefacts, palm-leaf manuscripts and historical objects excavated from Khiching, Haripur and other sites in the region. The museum documents the history, art and tribal heritage of Mayurbhanj and is a key cultural institution for visitors to northern Odisha.

Visitors can expect a compact museum housed in the Baripada palace premises displaying stone sculptures, ancient idols, terracotta figures, tribal artefacts, coins, palm-leaf manuscripts and archaeological finds from Khiching and Haripur. Galleries are arranged thematically with labelled exhibits showcasing the art, history and tribal culture of Mayurbhanj district in a quiet, educational setting.

The museum preserves archaeological remains from the former princely state of Mayurbhanj, including sculptures and artefacts from Khiching, the ancient capital of the Bhanja dynasty, and Haripur. Established to conserve finds from excavations in Mayurbhanj district, it documents regional history from early medieval period through the Bhanja rule and displays objects associated with Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo.

The museum showcases the tribal heritage and folk culture of Mayurbhanj district, including artefacts of Santhal, Ho, Kolha and Bhumij communities, as well as classical stone art and manuscript traditions of Odisha. It serves as a centre for understanding the art, craft and cultural diversity of northern Odisha.