About Goa Chitra Museum in Goa Chitra Museum, H.No 498/1, St. John the Baptist Church road, Monddo Waddo, Benaulim, Goa

Treasure from the past, for the future- Goa Chitra is a tribute by its founder to his ancestors and their way of life based on
age-old wisdom passed down through generations. It is a unique collection
and display of traditional farming implements and other ancient tools of trade,
set against the backdrop of a traditional organic farm.
Originally a collection of about 200 items stored in the founder’s home, the museum’s display
now comprises more than 4,000 objects. This collection of artifacts represents the universality
of the culture of ancient Goa. Each artifact is supplemented by information that was collected
in situ by interviewing community elders and through the study of its application in daily life.
The structure of the museum blends modern technologies with traditional materials and
elements such as wood, stone, doors, windows, pillars and railings that were salvaged by the
designer from more than 300 traditional houses that were being demolished.
The concept of the museum’s construction is in keeping with the philosophy that resources
in today's world should not be wasted.
Goa Chitra aims to revive age-old traditions through the museum display and outreach
programs, thus allowing the younger generation to share the wisdom of the past that would
otherwise be irretrievably lost. We hope this will also create an awareness of nature and its
influence on and benefits to human life.

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