Odisha Maritime Museum

The Odisha Maritime Museum is near the Mahanadi Barrage in Jobra. It shows Odisha's long sailing history and is a must-visit location in the Cuttack tour package.  

It's a great spot to learn about the customs and ways of life at sea. The Odisha State Maritime Museum, covering more than four acres of land, is the country's only one of its kind. The Museum has ten halls that show a wide range of old and new things.

The modern Museum has beautiful extra displays in galleries set apart for maritime history, making boats and ships, monuments on the coast of Odisha, the Jobra workshop, rituals, and navigation. The Museum also displays a sawmill, a boat shop (shed), a jetty for fixing boats, a children's activity room, a library, and a study centre. 

In addition, it has a tank with many animals that live in the water around Odisha. The whole process of making a boat is shown in one of the rooms. You will see beautiful displays of sculptures, pottery, and other items. It is one of the best place to visit in Cuttack.

History 

Odisha's marine history is essential to history because it goes back to the 3rd century BCE when it was famous as Kalinga. Odisha was crucial to world trade because it sent ships to Southeast Asia, including Bali, Java, Sumatra, and more. The Museum is in the building that used to be the Jobra Workshop. It is located where many maritime operations happened during the height of the Kalingan trade.

Which is the first maritime Museum in India?

India is still planning to open its first maritime Museum in Lothal, Gujarat. Lothal is a place with so many old monuments. 

Is the Maritime Museum free?

The Maritime Museum is free to visit, and they need a ticket. However, you can book free tickets online to ensure you get in and receive updates before your visit.