Since opening in 2001, the Museum has received numerous visitors from India and Abroad, with the numbers growing steadily each year.
Since opening in 2001, the Museum has received numerous visitors from India and Abroad, with the numbers growing steadily each year.
Total Visitors
Indian Visitors
Foreign Visitors
Duration: 4 minutes, Shot in 2016
Duration: 4 minutes, Shot in 2016
Rhinoceros
Tribe: Desia Kandha
Region: Balliguda, Kandhamal
This votive figure of a rhinoceros is worshipped for protection against animal attack.
Bangles
Tribe: Oraon
Region: Subdega, Sundargarh
These heavy bangles with spikes are an important traditional ornament of the Oraon. The spikes prevent a would be assailant from holding a woman’s wrists, and the bangle serves as a weapon of self defense.
Comb
Tribe: Juang
Region: Gonasika, Keonjhar
Used as a hair styling device, this comb is made from bamboo splits and is also exchanged by young lovers as a gift of affection.
Rhinoceros
Tribe: Desia Kandha
Region: Balliguda, Kandhamal
This votive figure of a rhinoceros is worshipped for protection against animal attack.
Bangles
Tribe: Oraon
Region: Subdega, Sundargarh
These heavy bangles with spikes are an important traditional ornament of the Oraon. The spikes prevent a would be assailant from holding a woman’s wrists, and the bangle serves as a weapon of self defense.
Comb
Tribe: Juang
Region: Gonasika, Keonjhar
Used as a hair styling device, this comb is made from bamboo splits and is also exchanged by young lovers as a gift of affection.
Rhinoceros
Tribe: Desia Kandha
Region: Balliguda, Kandhamal
This votive figure of a rhinoceros is worshipped for protection against animal attack.
Bangles
Tribe: Oraon
Region: Subdega, Sundargarh
These heavy bangles with spikes are an important traditional ornament of the Oraon. The spikes prevent a would be assailant from holding a woman’s wrists, and the bangle serves as a weapon of self defense.
Comb
Tribe: Juang
Region: Gonasika, Keonjhar
Used as a hair styling device, this comb is made from bamboo splits and is also exchanged by young lovers as a gift of affection.
Rhinoceros
Tribe: Desia Kandha
Region: Balliguda, Kandhamal
This votive figure of a rhinoceros is worshipped for protection against animal attack.
Bangles
Tribe: Oraon
Region: Subdega, Sundargarh
These heavy bangles with spikes are an important traditional ornament of the Oraon. The spikes prevent a would be assailant from holding a woman’s wrists, and the bangle serves as a weapon of self defense.
Comb
Tribe: Juang
Region: Gonasika, Keonjhar
Used as a hair styling device, this comb is made from bamboo splits and is also exchanged by young lovers as a gift of affection.
Android App (Free)
The Multimedia Tour of the Museum allows the visitors to explore the artefacts on display at the museum, learning more about them through a combination of audio narratives, animated folktales and stunning videos that capture the unique lives of Odisha’s tribal communities, their vibrant celebrations, dance, music, colourful attire and festivals.
This Tour is available in English, Hindi and Odia languages.
The tour is only accessible within the premises of the Museum. Location detection must be enabled on your mobile or tablet to access this tour.
Android App (Free)
The Multimedia Tour of the Museum allows the visitors to explore the artefacts on display at the museum, learning more about them through a combination of audio narratives, animated folktales and stunning videos that capture the unique lives of Odisha’s tribal communities, their vibrant celebrations, dance, music, colourful attire and festivals.
This Tour is available in English, Hindi and Odia languages.
The tour is only accessible within the premises of the Museum. Location detection must be enabled on your mobile or tablet to access this tour.
Android App (Free)
The Multimedia Tour of the Museum allows the visitors to explore the artefacts on display at the museum, learning more about them through a combination of audio narratives, animated folktales and stunning videos that capture the unique lives of Odisha’s tribal communities, their vibrant celebrations, dance, music, colourful attire and festivals.
This Tour is available in English, Hindi and Odia languages.
The tour is only accessible within the premises of the Museum. Location detection must be enabled on your mobile or tablet to access this tour.
We used Uber from our Mango Hotel ($2.64) for the 7 km northwest to this suburban museum. After signing the entry guestbook, we walked 50 meters down a beautiful... read more
19th January 2019
This Museum gives both an overview and an in-depth knowledge about the tribes of Odisha. Arranged in different halls one gets to know about their arts, crafts and skills.... read more
4th February 2019