As we mentioned in one of our travel guides on <a href="https://www.universaladventures.in/state/Goa" target="_blank">Goa</a> earlier, ‘The endearing state of Goa is a charming voyage of a variety of cultures, <a href="https://www.universaladventures.in/products/luxury-cruise-in-panjim" target="_blank">luxury</a>, passion, education, religiousness and historical legacy.’ Yes, education indeed. So, allow us to introduce you to the Goa Chitra <a href="https://universaladventures.in/travel-guide/a-guide-to-goa-state-museum" target="_blank">Museum</a>, which provides you with an ethnographic presentation of Goan <a href="https://universaladventures.in/travel-guide/culture-of-goa" target="_blank">culture</a> and way of life. Located in Benaulim and founded by Victor Huge Gomez in the year 2010, the museum boasts of having been visited by many, many travellers, tourists, students, and researchers.&nbsp;

You can schedule a holy <a href="https://www.universaladventures.in/products/grand-island-trip-with-snorkeling-and-monkey-beach-in-goa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(255, 140, 26);">trip</a> to this site at either the end of May or the beginning of June when the Church of the Holy Spirit celebrates its day of feast coupled with several other outdoor <a href="https://universaladventures.in/travel-guide/a-guide-to-sunburn-festival-goa-2022" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(255, 140, 26);">festivals</a>. Take delight in being a part of the daily mass that is celebrated in Konkani and also in English on Sunday mornings. This amazing and towering white-washed edifice is a treat to one’s eyes and inspires the traveller in us. Click on numerous images to save the finely sculpted interiors in your photography archive.Traveller Information:<ul><li>Famous for: Spectacular Architecture and Religious Significance&nbsp;</li><li>Timings: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM/ 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM&nbsp;</li></ul>Things to do:<ul><li>Other Places to visit: Goa Chitra, Church of Our Lady of the Rosary</li></ul>

Wow! What an edifice! You find yourself saying just this as you browse the church's photo galleries. In light of this, just give it a thought to have a close-up look at this wonderful masterpiece and be in Goa someday. The present location of this church is atop a hill known as Monte Benaulim and was shifted in the year 1956. The church is said to have one of the best-constructed and most beautiful altars that steals the attention of many visitors.&nbsp;Traveller Information:<ul><li>Famous for: Annual Feast <a href="https://universaladventures.in/travel-guide/a-guide-to-sao-joao-festival-in-goa-in-2022" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(255, 140, 26);">Sao Joao</a></li><li>Timings: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM&nbsp;</li><li>Mass Timings: Monday to Saturday- 7:00 AM/ Sunday- 6:15 AM &amp; 7:45 PM&nbsp;</li></ul>Things to do:<ul><li>Other Places to visit: <a href="https://www.universaladventures.in/city/Colva" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(255, 140, 26);">Colva Beach</a>, Benaulim Beach</li></ul>

<a href="https://www.universaladventures.in/city/Benaulim" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(255, 140, 26);">Benaulim Beach</a>, a timeless beach of Goa captivates the tourists and the locals with its conventional vibes, exorbitant gleaming sands, and magnificent shoreline. The beach is full of <a href="https://universaladventures.in/travel-guide/nightlife-in-goa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(255, 140, 26);">nighttime</a> celebrations that make it possible for visitors to unwind and have fun. It restores itself with a balanced climate that makes the summers hot, the <a href="https://universaladventures.in/travel-guide/a-guide-to-goa-in-winter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(255, 140, 26);">winters</a> cosy, and the monsoons violent. The fact that this site is so incredibly clean makes it easier for it to stay in the thriving warmth of nature. So, if you ever wish to be here, travel a distance of 2 KM from south Colva to reach the beach.&nbsp;Traveller Information:<ul><li>Famous for: <a href="https://www.universaladventures.in/state/Goa/things-to-do?adventure=Watersports" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(255, 140, 26);">Water Adventures</a> &amp; Dolphin Spotting Trips</li><li>Best Time: Winter Season</li></ul>Things to do:<ul><li>Adventure Activities: <a href="https://www.universaladventures.in/state/Goa/things-to-do?adventure=Parasailing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(255, 140, 26);">Parasailing</a>, Speed Boat, Jet Ski, etc.&nbsp;</li><li>Other Places to visit: Colva Beach, Varca beach</li></ul>

If you want to learn and learn more indeed, you are welcome to the San Thome Museum. A beautiful site for students and technology buffs as it is replete with a number of technical objects dating back to the time of Thomas Elva Edison. Just imagine travelling back in time and viewing a variety of vintage calculators, cameras, radios, crockery, and many more things. This exploration is really going to be great! You might consider this site to be a programme geared toward educating students about technology advancements.&nbsp;Traveller Information:<ul><li>Famous for: Antiques &amp; Technical Evolution</li><li>Timings: 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM&nbsp;</li><li>Entry Fee: INR 200</li></ul>Things to do:<ul><li>Other Places to visit: <a href="https://universaladventures.in/travel-guide/a-guide-to-varca-beach" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(255, 140, 26);">Varca Beach</a>, Goa Chitra</li></ul>

Air: 
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<li>Goa International Airport(GOI) is the nearest airport to reach Goa Chitra Museum at a distance of 24 KM. From the airport, you may avail of either the taxi or bus services.&nbsp;</li>
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Road: 
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<li>Benaulim Bus Stand is the nearest bus stand at a distance of 4 KM from the Museum. So, the transport is convenient.&nbsp;</li>
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Rail: 
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<li>Madgaon Railway Station(MAO) is the nearest railway station to reach the Museum situated at a 4 KM distance and is well-connected to major Indian cities, so, you can reach from any location conveniently.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

So, was this information sufficient? If yes, even so, real exploration is still left behind. Let's hurry to the actual journey. The massive collection amassed over years will simply take away all your attention and you will be driven long back in time.&nbsp;

Victor Huge Gomez founded this museum as a tribute to his ancestors in the year 2010. And has been rated by the Archaeological Survey of India as the ‘Topmost Contemporary Museum’ in India.&nbsp;&nbsp;

With more than 4,000 objects on display, Goa Chitra Museum has many collections allowing you to learn about and see how Goa's culture has changed as it has passed through numerous civilizations. You will learn about the people's way of life, as well as their creative abilities, methods of handicraft, and traditions. The museum is an amalgam of three institutions: Goa Chitra, which showcases Goa's anthropological past; Goa Chakra, which preserves the history of ancient transportation; and Goa Kruti, which represents the arts of former Goa.

Traveller Information:
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<li>Famous for: Large collection of over 4,000 artefacts</li>
<li>Timings: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM&nbsp;</li>
<li>Entry fee: INR 300</li>
</ul>

The exhibits include traditional farming implements, ancient tools of the trade, modes of transport, cooking utensils, and other artefacts that include local pottery, musical instruments, etc. Be ensured of a guided <a href="https://www.universaladventures.in/products/hidden-hues-of-rachol-e-bike-tour-goa" target="_blank">tour</a> that will elaborate on the details of every artefact present here. You are really going to be a part of an amazing learning experience.&nbsp;&nbsp;

You might be knowing Goa was colonized by the Portuguese for years and years. Eventually, we find the landscape of this state dotted with a number of churches. <a href="https://universaladventures.in/travel-guide/a-guide-to-church-of-our-lady-of-the-rosary" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(255, 140, 26);">Church of Our Lady of the Rosary</a>, known for its exquisite fusion of Manueline and Gothic architectural styles, is one of the oldest <a href="https://universaladventures.in/travel-guide/best-church-in-north-goa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(255, 140, 26);">churches</a> in Goa. Visitors are attracted by the church's simple appearance yet inherent charm. It offers a spectacular view of the <a href="https://www.universaladventures.in/city/Mandovi-River" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(255, 140, 26);">Mandovi River</a> and <a href="https://www.universaladventures.in/city/Divar-Island" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(255, 140, 26);">Divar Island</a> from its perch atop Monte Santo. Holding you in their elegance, the interiors stream through your calm and utter silence.Traveller Information:<ul><li>Famous for: A World <a href="https://www.universaladventures.in/products/goa-heritage-walking-tour" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(255, 140, 26);">Heritage</a> Site, Renaissance Style of Construction and other Architectural Features</li><li>Timings: 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM&nbsp;</li><li>Entry fee: No entry fee</li></ul>Things to do:<ul><li>Other Places to visit: Museum of Christian Art, <a href="https://universaladventures.in/travel-guide/a-guide-to-basilica-of-bom-jesus" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(255, 140, 26);">Basilica of Bom Jesus</a></li></ul>

A Guide to Goa Chitra

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8 Apr 2026

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