Don Bosco Museum, <em>Shillong</em>
Shillong

Don Bosco Museum, Shillong

About Don Bosco Museum

This is a hexagonal shaped museum with seven floors that takes pride as Shillong’s primary attraction. This museum takes pride in being one of the largest of its kind not only in India, but also in Asia. Apart from Meghalaya, tourists can also find indigenous exhibits of people belonging to north eastern states like Mizoram, Manipur, and Arunachal Pradesh. The museum was opened in 2003 and continues to attract a lot of visitors, both locals and tourists.

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Open 6 days a week
Free entry
Monday09:30 – 16:30
Tuesday09:30 – 16:30
Wednesday09:30 – 16:30
Thursday09:30 – 16:30
Friday09:30 – 16:30
Saturday09:30 – 16:30
SundayClosed
Hours are seasonal — confirm your date at checkout. Special events may extend closing time.

Don Bosco Museum Highlights

• Visit the mission gallery and know more about the contributions of the church towards developing the north eastern part of India.
• Explore the language gallery to understand the evolution of languages, especially in the north eastern part of India.
• Admire the views of the city by going to the top of the sky walk and getting a 360 degree view of Shillong.
• Learn more about the north east by checking out the video exhibits about the indigenous population of this region.
• Visit the neighbouring countries gallery to learn some basic information about the neighbouring countries that border north east India.

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Point of Interest for Don Bosco Museum

Watch the video exhibits

Watch the video exhibits

Apart from the galleries and exhibits, there are video exhibits that you can watch. For an extra payment of 50 rupees, you can watch the videos to know more about the exhibits and lifestyle of the indigenous population of the north east. Some of the popularly watched video exhibits here include the Nongkrem festival. Apart from that festival, you can also check out the different film alternatives too in the form of multimedia presentations.

Go to the sky walk

Go to the sky walk

The skywalk is the latest addition to the museum. Located at a height of 28 feet, this is a viewpoint that gives a 360 degree view of Shillong. The entire sky walk is made up of fibreglass, so it is durably built for you to pay a visit. When on the top of the skywalk, do not forget to walk around and admire the views of Shillong. Seeing the city from the top will give you a unique view of the city. 

Visit the language gallery

Visit the language gallery

The North Eastern part of India is home to around 200 languages and multiple dialects. Most of them are a part of the Tibeto Burman and Sino Tibetan family. This region is mostly a mix of Austro Asiatic and Indo Aryan speakers that have blended into cultures creating a complicated mix which is not easy to comprehend. Here, you can also know more about the different types of languages spoken around the world.

Visit the Mission Gallery

Visit the Mission Gallery

In this gallery, you can learn more about the different types of contributions of the church towards developing the North East. From developments related to healthcare and education to even formation of associations, the contributions are diverse. Here, you can also know more about the Khasi and Garo Mythology that is believed by the local population here. The gallery is divided into 4 parts, showcasing different eras of the population of the North East, and is worth checking out.

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