Tour Destination to Explore Goa Museums

Goa state has thousands years old history which also includes 450 ruler periods of the Portuguese colonial along with Indian ancient rule period. Goa state has several museums which show Goa's old age history things. Some most famous museums are the following.

Goa State Museum: It was established in 1960 which located at Panjim city of the Goa state. Museum has approx 8,000 artifacts to display. Museum has carvings, stone sculptures, wooden objects, bronzes, paintings, manuscripts, rare coins, numismatic collection, and anthropological objects.

Naval Aviation Museum: It was established in October 12, 1998 which located at Bogmalo town which is just 6 kilometers far from Vasco da Gama. This is an only one Naval Aviation Museum in the entire continent of Asia. Museum has divided two main parts which includes two-storey indoor gallery and outdoor exhibit. Museum charge 20 Rupees for per adults and its timing is all days from 10:00am – 5:00pm.

Goa Science Centre: It was established on December 19, 2001 which located New Marine Highway, Miramar, Panjim city. It is a division of the National Council of Science Museums (NCSM). It is spread in 5 acres area land. Museum has big outdoor park complex which has huge green lawns and flowers.

Archaeological Museum and Portrait Gallery: It is located at Velha (Old) Goa city. It is run by 

Archaeological Survey of India. It is located at convent section of the Church of St. Francis of Assisi church.

 Museum of Christian Art: It was established in 1994 which located at Convent of Santa Monica, old Goa city. It is an only unique museum of the Christian religion related art. Its open timing is 9.30 am to 5 pm on all days.

Goa travel tour destination is a best idea to explore Goa beaches, museum, forts, churches, temples, wildlife sanctuaries and modern activities.

Goa Cultural Activities Holidays Tour Destination

Goa is a beautiful and smallest state of the India territory. It is located at western coast of the India. Its 125 kilometers border touched with Arabic sea. Goa state was the colony of the Portuguese country from 1510 to 1961. So, Goa state has mix cultural of the European and Indian. 

Goa’s people celebrate different types of the festivals which includes many religion festivals. Some most popular social cultural activities festivals are the following.

Diwali: It is a most popular festival of the Goa state because 67% population is Hindu religion related. People celebrate Diwali with full enjoy and enthusiasm. People wear new clothes and distribute sweets to relatives and friends and décor all home with light and flowers. 

Holi: It is a festival of the colours and love. People play with colours with friends and relatives.  People celebrate this festival with full enjoyment. This festival comes in March month in every year. According Hindu calendar this day comes on the Phalguna Purnima (Full Moon).

Christmas: It is lovely festival of the Goa state. Goa’s 27% people are Christian religion related people.  This festival celebrates every year on 25^th December. People wear new clothes this day and distribute sweets. They go to churches and prayers of the God.

New years: It is a festival of the full enthusiasm and enjoyment. People start New Year with different types like celebrate in pubs, dance bars and hotels parties.

Good Friday: It is Christian religion related festival. Actually this is the death anniversary of the Jesus Christ. People celebrate this festival by remember of the Jesus Christ. They go in churches and players to God.

Goa is beautiful and most famous tourist place in India. Tanu Travels offer Goa holiday travel to participate Goa cultural activities.

Goa Asia Most Popular Church Tourist Destination

Goa is a smallest and beautiful state of the Indian Territory. Goa state was Portuguese colony from 1510 to 1961. So, Goa has mix cultural activities of the European and Indian. Portuguese has been created several churches in Portugal rule period which also listed as UNESCO heritage site.

Goa some most famous churches are the following Bom Jesus Basilica, Se Cathedral, Church of St Francis of Assisi, Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception and Church of St. Catejan.

Bom Jesus Basilica: This church was built in 1605 by Portuguese. Church has remains mortal of the St. Francis Xavier. Church show St. Francis Xavier body after 10 years to public in a silver casket.

Se Cathedral:  Church was built in 1619 by Portuguese; it is also a largest church in Asia region. It is located velha (Old Goa) city. This Church has a golden bell. This church was built on victory of the Goa over Muslim rulers.

Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception: This church also a famous in Asia which built in 1541. It is also a oldest church in Goa which located in Panjim city. Church has a statue of the Mother Mary. This church has a bell which is the 2nd largest bell in the world.

Church of St. Catejan: This church was built in 1700 in Portuguese times rule period. This church was built by the group of the Italian and Greeek priest.

Goa Holiday tourpackage is a best idea to explore Goa’s 450 years old history which includes churches, temples, forts, beaches and wildlife sanctuaries.