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Tribal Museum (Odisha Tribal Museum)

Unit-I, Bhubaneswar

About this place

The Odisha State Tribal Museum in Bhubaneswar, managed by the SC & ST Research and Training Institute, documents the culture, traditions, and art forms of Odisha's 62 tribal communities. Galleries cover tribal costumes, ornaments, musical instruments, agricultural tools, and rare historical photographs.

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Getting there

Nearest railway

Bhubaneswar RS (3 km)

Nearest airport

Biju Patnaik Intl Airport (4 km)

By road

Excellent — SCSTRTI Campus, Bhubaneswar city centre

Plan your visit

10:00 AM – 5:00 PMClosed: Sunday

1–2 hours needed

Free entry

Kid friendly Accessible

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