Odisha State Tribal Museum

The Odisha State Tribal Museum is a fascinating destination for those interested in the diverse tribal cultures of the region. Established in 1953 and housed in a modern building since 2001, it showcases an extensive collection of tribal costumes, jewelry, art, household objects, musical instruments and more. Visitors can explore interactive elements such as augmented reality glasses while admiring traditional dress, bead ornaments, silver collars, coin necklaces and elaborate headdresses.

Established in 1953, the Museum of Tribal Art and Artefacts (now known as Odisha State Tribal Museum) celebrates the life and culture of Odisha’s 62 tribal communities and is regarded as one of the best Tribal Museum in India.

A hub of anthropological knowledge for visitors and research scholars, the Museum’s primary role is to represent the richness of indigenous tribal cultures, and the mutlifaceted religious, cultural and social systems followed by tribal communities. As a wing of the SCSTRTI, Government of Odisha, the museum organizes several training programs, workshops and seminars for the conservation of tribal culture and the development of tribal communities.
The Tribal Shrine Crafts arena has also been developed, along with Auditorium facilities for screening of films on tribal life and culture and an herbal garden. More recently, the Museum has initiated several annual festivals and crafts demonstration programs where tribal communities can be seen celebrating their traditions and way of life.