About Samudrika Naval Marine Museum
Samudrika Naval Marine Museum is a naval marine museum in Haddo, Sri Vijaya Puram (formerly Port Blair) in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, operated by the Indian Navy. It is dedicated to the marine ecosystem, geography and indigenous communities of the islands. Spread across five galleries, it displays corals, shells, fishes, marine specimens and tribal artefacts, providing an educational introduction to the oceanic environment and natural history of the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago for visitors.
Visitors guide
Visitors can explore five galleries covering the history of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, geography, marine life, archaeology and tribal communities. Expect well-arranged displays of corals, shells, preserved fishes and marine specimens, models of marine ecosystems, maps and charts, and artefacts related to indigenous tribes. The museum is housed in a compact indoor building near Haddo, suitable for an educational walk-through and photography where permitted.
Key highlights
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Five galleries dedicated to history, geography, marine life, archaeology and tribal communities
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Extensive collection of corals and shells from the Andaman Sea
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Preserved specimens of marine fishes and other sea creatures
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Displays on indigenous tribes of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands