- Where
- Bayavü Hill, Kohima
- Distance
- About 2–3 km from Kohima town centre
- Timings
- Roughly 9:30 am to 3:30 pm; closed on some days and government holidays, check before visiting
- Entry fee
- Small fee for Indians, higher for foreign visitors; camera extra
- Permit
- Nagaland Inner Line Permit for Indian travellers
- Best time
- Year round
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
The State Museum on Bayavü Hill holds collections from each of Nagaland's major tribes: woven shawls and costumes, beadwork and ornaments, spears and daos, and models of village houses and morungs (bachelors' dormitories). A huge carved log drum stands outside.
Why visit
If you are going to the Hornbill Festival or visiting villages like Khonoma, an hour here first helps you recognise the different tribes' dress and traditions. Photography may be restricted in some galleries.
How to reach
The museum is a short taxi ride from central Kohima. Kohima is about 75 km from Dimapur. Combine it with the Kohima War Cemetery in town.
Kohima State Museum: questions travellers ask
What are the Kohima State Museum timings?
Roughly 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. It is closed on some days and on government holidays, so check before going.
What can I see at the Nagaland State Museum?
Costumes, jewellery, weapons and village models from Nagaland's tribes, plus a large log drum.
Is there an entry fee?
Yes, a small fee for Indians and a higher one for foreign visitors, with a camera charge.
How long should I spend there?
About an hour to an hour and a half.
Sources
Timings and fees change. Check on the day, or ask us when you book.
