Madhya Pradesh Tribal Museum

This incredible museum tells the stories of local tribal heritage through full-scale models and colorful art installations and performances. The Madhya Pradesh Tribal Museum in Bhopal takes you on an immersive journey through the culture of the local tribes of the state. With large colorful displays, the museum shows the art, traditions, daily life, and customs of a large number of indigenous groups. The Tribal Life Gallery has full-sized models of the tribes’ houses and dwellings, large enough for visitors to go inside. In another gallery, stories of worship and sacrifice are portrayed through impressive art installations. Artefacts from daily life are presented alongside cultural symbols that contain deep meanings passed through the generations. The museum has a particular focus on tribal art and how it relates to the culture. A musical instrument, for example, is also a part of an important ritual. A sculpture is also a tribute to a god or spiritual energy. For the tribes, everything is related to an invisible power and items are both practical and supernatural at the same time. There is a lot to see at the Tribal Museum and the exhibitions are full of artifact’s and information. Every Friday and Sunday evening, the Museum hosts performances of traditional music, dance, and drama. It is one of the best museums in India and certainly worth a visit.