About Tezpur District Museum
Tezpur District Museum is an archaeological and heritage museum located in Tezpur city in Sonitpur district, Assam. Established in 1986 by the Directorate of Museums, Government of Assam, it preserves the ancient history of the region. The museum displays stone sculptures, inscriptions, coins, manuscripts and artifacts excavated from nearby sites such as Bamuni Hills and Da Parbatia, dating from the 5th to 12th centuries, reflecting the art and culture of ancient Assam.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a small single-storey museum building with indoor galleries displaying stone sculptures, terracotta objects, ancient inscriptions, coins, manuscripts and ethnographic items from Sonitpur district. Exhibits are arranged in glass cases with descriptive labels. The setting is within Tezpur town near Cole Park, with a quiet indoor environment suitable for viewing archaeological collections and learning about the region's history.
Key highlights
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Stone sculptures and architectural fragments from Bamuni Hills and Da Parbatia dating from 5th to 12th century
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Collection of ancient inscriptions, coins and copper plates
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Manuscripts and ethnographic objects representing Assamese culture
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Terracotta and pottery artifacts excavated from Sonitpur region
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Preservation of heritage of ancient Sonitpur and Tezpur area
History of Tezpur District Museum
Established in 1986 by the Directorate of Museums, Government of Assam, to preserve and display the archaeological heritage of Sonitpur district. Houses artifacts from excavations at Bamuni Hills, Da Parbatia and other ancient sites around Tezpur, including sculptures and inscriptions from the 5th to 12th centuries representing the Gupta and later periods of Assam's history.
Culture & Context
Showcases the art, religion and cultural traditions of ancient Assam through stone images of Hindu deities, inscriptions and everyday objects. Reflects the historical importance of Tezpur as a centre of culture and mythology associated with Sonitpur and preserves ethnographic materials related to local communities.
Route
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