Anthropological Museum

The most awaited trip is to the places to visit in Andaman has a fantastic traditional and modern touch to it. The historically important place Anthropological Museum is a must-visit when you are in Andaman. It has its own history and science hidden in it.  The vibrancy of the town has its own charm. The beautiful beaches on the side and classic building on the other makes Andaman a most visited tourist destination.  

Places to visit in Andaman Anthropological Museum entry fee

The government established The Zonal Anthropological Museum of Andaman in the year 1975. It is believed to be the oldest among all the museums in the world. The six notable tribes, namely Onges, Andamanese, Sentinelese, Nicocarese, Jarwas and Shompes were mainly connected with each other. These tribes do not let you enter the museum unless a fee is charged. 

The adults have to pay 30/- and the kids 10/- per entry. Students can give 3/- by showing their ID proof of the school. If you explore the museum, you will notice how the tribes' lives were back in ancient times.

Anthropological Museum in Port Blair 

The Anthropological Museum in Port Blair, Andaman has the most informative display available in the market right now.  With the interesting pictures and information of the tribes, you will get to know about their life and living standards. All will keep boggling in your mind. The importance of history becomes prevalent once you visit here. The traditional and the modernism is significantly observed and preserved in the texture of the museum. 

Anthropological Museum: Visit in Andaman timings

There will always be a rush in this place in Andaman. The timings start with 9:00 am to 1:00 pm –a break period - 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm, it remains closed on Mondays. 

Things to do at Anthropological Museum

Knowing about the life of the Paleolithic age and islanders

You can watch the various exhibits which chiefly includes the sculptures, the chest guards, and handicraft items, photographs, clothes worn in the ancient period and many more. 

If you are an archaeologist you will be able to explore the lifestyle of tribes and tribal people- their food habits, ornaments and dressing sense. 

Watching the various historical documentaries inside the hall will add to your memory as information for the life on various topics. 

Apart from the magnificent coral reefs and island beaches, the Andaman tour package does include the visit to this sort of historical places. The anthropological Museum has its own aura to present in front of you the embedded history of the past.  If you are buff on historical science and research, this is definitely one of your must-visit places in Andaman.