There
are numerous museums set in the northeast of India. Every state has its own
state museum, giving an insight into their own culture and tradition, which
are mostly established in the state capitals of each state. The state museum
of each state are the storehouse of the past and present culture and
tradition of that particular state. Museums in Meghalaya
Meghalaya has a long list of museums within its ambience. The State Museum of Meghalaya is definitely one place, from where you can get an insight into the culture and tradition of Meghalaya India. There are several other museums - Tribal Research Museum, which make you well informed about the tribal life of Meghalaya; Botanical Garden and Museum, which displays a huge stock of flora found in Meghalaya.
Nagaland State Museum
The State Museum in Kohima exhibits a rare collection of articles of different tribes which portrays to the history and traditions of the Nagas. The Naga architecture, social hierarchy and custom, costume and culture are all displayed in this State Museum. The main items exhibited are gateposts, statues, pillars, jewelry, and a ceremonial drum that looks like a dug-out war vessel in a separate shed.
