Govind Ballabh Pant Museum

Mall Road in Almora City is where you can find the Govind Ballabh Pant Museum. In honor of the significant efforts, this museum opened in 1980. The famous freedom fighter Pandit Govind Ballabh Pant created these for the advancement of Uttarakhand.

The museum has a vast collection left behind by the rulers of Katyuri and Chand dynasties. It also includes a beautiful collection of ancient paintings of Kumaoni style. The beautiful collection at the museum makes it among the best places to visit in Almora.

In addition, the museum has a stunning collection of textiles, art and craft works. It also has miniature paintings, sculptures, coins, musical instruments and many other objects. Apart from that, it also has Boshi Sena's collection, such as copper plates and manuscripts. 

The tourists can see the paintings from close up. You also get to learn more about the history and culture of Uttarakhand. The museum is in the middle of the town and connected by the roadway. Also, the museum does not charge any entry fees from the visitors. It is a pleasant spot to explore Uttarakhand's rich history briefly.

Collection at Govind Ballabh Pant Museum

Traditional Kumaoni-style Aipan paintings with antiques from the Katyuri and Chand eras are conserved. People are reminded of the independence movement by letters Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel sent to GB Pant. Pamphlets opposing the home arrest of famous figures like Mahatma Gandhi and Jawahar Lal Nehru contain the letters.

Basiswar Sen (Boshi Sen) was an Indian scientist and agriculturist. He set up his lab near Almora and added his collection to the museum house. Apart from that, the museum also has fabrics, woodwork, sculptures and other historical items.  It also has a few unique items of Kumaoni style.  Govind Ballabh Pant Government Museum is a place that must be in your ALMORA TOUR PACKAGE.