Brief History
In 1973, the Archaeology and Museum unit was established in Goa. A small museum opened in a rented building at St. Inez on September 29, 1977. It relocated to Patto on June 18, 1996, inaugurated by the President of India. Since June 2017, the entire collection has found its home in the Old Secretariat in Panaji.
About the Building
The Museum is housed in the Old Secretariat, a historical monument in Panaji, Goa. Once known as the ‘Idalcao Palace’ or Adil Shah’s palace, it later served as the official residence for viceroys after the Portuguese moved the capital to Panaji in the 18th Century. Following Goa’s liberation in 1961, the building functioned as the Secretariat and assembly hall until 2000.
Expectations from the Public
- Inform Museum authorities about historically significant antiquities in Goa that can be acquired and preserved.
- Donate remarkable personal collections or offer them for sale or loan for public display.
- Organize exhibitions of private collections in the Museum premises with staff assistance.
- Encourage students to actively participate in various Museum-organized competitions.
- Provide practical suggestions for improving the Museum experience.
