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Goa Chitra

Discover a treasure trove of
Goa’s rich agrarian past

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Goa Cruthi

Step into Goa’s colonial past;
discover the wonders of its people.

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Goa Chakra

A Moving Experience in
our Pursuit of Speed

1 Man's Collection

3 Museums

1500 Years of History

40000 Artifacts

Goa Chitra Museums

Preserving the past to enrich the future

Located in the quaint village, Benaulim (the village of arrows) in South Goa, Goa Chitra is spread across 1.17 lakhs square meters and beyond. It is a conglomerate of museums that additionally features an art gallery, organic shop, a café & accommodation, set against the backdrop of an organic farm.

Goa Chitra Museum is not just a conglomerate of museums or an organization. It is a window to peer through, to find ourselves. A mirror that reflects the very nature and purpose of our existence. It is a stage for creative pursuits, a cultural institution, and a classroom for academic excellence. It is a playground for children and heritage hub for youngsters. It is a throwback to what we have forgotten. It is an album that makes you nostalgic.

Learning with Goa Chitra

Research & Documentation

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Victor Hugo Gomes

Artist, Musician, Actor, Researcher, Collector & Restorer

His fascination with the age-old traditions and tools, and the realization that it would one day be irretrievably lost has culminated into this 30-year labour of love that houses over 40,000 priceless cultural artifacts he has personally collected.

The most neglected and untouched corners of people’s houses like our house were the storeroom (loz) and the wooden loft (malo). Off limits to me as a youngster, I found these places for broken and discarded things to be stores of treasure when I first got to explore them as a teenager. Different types of clay pots and baskets neatly preserved and stacked, tools, old altars and wooden chests filled with clothes from a previous generation – like my grandfather’s shark-skin coat.

Visitors

Who was here ?

We have hosted over 100,000  visitors since we started in 2009, including famous celebrities, diplomats, politicians, renowned scientists & historians, artists, musicians, school children
and our village elders.

Senor Paolo Neves Pochino

It is an extraordinary museum that should be supported by Goan people as a symbol of their traditions and way of living. I congratulate victor for his care and love for Goan heritage. his work is of great value to keep history alive for future generations.

Former Consul Genral of Portugal In Goa
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Robert De Niro

It is an extraordinary museum that should be supported by Goan people as a symbol of their traditions and way of living. I congratulate victor for his care and love for Goan heritage. his work is of great value to keep history alive for future generations.

Hollywood Actor
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Gulzar

It is an extraordinary museum that should be supported by Goan people as a symbol of their traditions and way of living. I congratulate victor for his care and love for Goan heritage. his work is of great value to keep history alive for future generations.

Bollywood Director & Composer
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Activities

Delve into Goa’s rich culture and heritage with our unique range of activities
specially curated by the Founder Victor Hugo Gomes.

Designed to appeal to interests ranging from history and art to music, literature, food & traveling, we offer something for everyone! 

Join us for workshops, guest lectures, art exhibitions, concerts &educational opportunities for children and adults.

EVENTS

Regular weekly events showcasing Goan culture, influences & beyond.

Guest Lectures

Thought Cafe is out place for debates and discussions on crucial issues that affect us all.

WORKSHOPS

A hands on approach to understanding &learning various crafts & arts

Organic Farming

Discover the wonders of an alternate way of living healthy for you and for the planet!

EXHIBITIONS

Display of arts, artifacts & collections by exbitors & curators from all over .

Goa Chitra Kids Club

Where learning meets fun…for children to understand and connect with their heritage and culture

Activities this Month

The upcoming happenings at the Museum

Sat,may 23

Purmetachem Fest

8 Pm

Sat,may 23

Bondo Live

8 Pm

Sat,may 23

Art Exhibition

8 Pm

The Best Of Goa Chitra

Discover & experience more with greater access to Goa Chitra Museum exclusive access to events, programs, exhibitions etc.

There are various ways in which you can get involved & associate with Goa Chitra Museum. This has been a one-man effort so far and has been self-financed by Victor Hugo Gomes. But the immensity of this project requires your support. 

 

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Your support is vital to us and helps us preserve and share our heritage with the world and for future generations.

Your contribution can fund a skilled intern, create world-class programs and exhibits, finance a research project and much more. 

Every donation counts, and we thank you greatly in advance for supporting our work. 

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40,000 Artifacts

1500 Years of History

3 Museums

1 Man's Collection

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