List of museums in Odisha provides a list of notable museums located in the Indian state of Odisha. These museums preserve and showcase the state's rich cultural heritage, tribal traditions, archaeological artifacts, art, and industrial history.
Overview Odisha hosts a variety of museums managed by the Government of Odisha, private institutions, and trusts. These museums cover diverse domains such as archaeology, anthropology, maritime history, tribal culture, and science.
List of museums Name Location Type Establishment Description Black Diamond Museum Angul Industrial / Cultural 2023 A digital museum and library focusing on the history, technology, and heritage of coal mining in the Talcher coalfields and Angul region. Odisha State Museum Bhubaneswar Archaeology / History 1932 One of the oldest museums in the state, housing collections of palm-leaf manuscripts, sculptures, coins, and natural history exhibits. Tribal Museum, Bhubaneswar Bhubaneswar Anthropology 1953 Also known as the Odisha State Tribal Museum, it showcases the lifestyle, culture, and artifacts of various tribal communities of Odisha. Kala Bhoomi (Odisha Crafts Museum) Bhubaneswar Art / Crafts 2018 Dedicated to traditional crafts and artisans of Odisha, featuring live demonstrations and galleries. Regional Museum of Natural History Bhubaneswar Natural History 2004 A museum focusing on biodiversity, environment, and conservation in eastern India. Pathani Samanta Planetarium Bhubaneswar Science 1989 A planetarium offering educational programs related to astronomy and space science. Netaji Birth Place Museum Cuttack History / Biography 1973 Located at the birthplace of Subhas Chandra Bose, showcasing his life and contributions. Swaraj Ashram Museum Cuttack History 1971 A museum dedicated to India's freedom movement and associated leaders. Maritime Museum Cuttack Maritime History 2013 Located near Jobra, it highlights Odisha's ancient maritime trade and naval history. Sudarshan Crafts Museum Puri Art / Crafts 1977 Established by artist Sudarshan Sahoo, focusing on stone sculptures and traditional art. Raghurajpur Crafts Village Puri district Folk Art — A heritage crafts village known for Pattachitra paintings and traditional arts. Konark Interpretation Centre Konark Archaeology / Heritage 2017 Provides insights into the history and architecture of the Konark Sun Temple. INS Chilika Naval Museum Chilika Military / Naval — A naval museum showcasing maritime defense history and naval artifacts. Tribal Research and Cultural Museum Rourkela Anthropology — Focuses on tribal heritage and ethnographic collections of western Odisha. Odisha Police Museum Cuttack Law Enforcement 2020 Exhibits the history and evolution of policing in Odisha.Museum of JusticeCuttackLaw Enforcement2017Showcases the evolution of legal system in Odisha.
See also Tourism in Odisha Culture of Odisha
References
External links Official Government of Odisha website Odisha Tourism