MUSEUMS

National Memorial

This three-storeyed prison, constructed by the Britishers in 1906, is a pilgrimage destination for freedom fighters. This colossal edifice has mutely witnessed the most treacherous of inhumane atrocities borne by the convicts, who were mostly freedom fighters. Now dedicated to the nation as a National Memorial.  Entry Fee: Rs.5/-, Camera :Rs.10/-, Video Camera :Rs.50/- Timing:9.00 AM to 12.30 PM, 1.30 PM to 4.45 PM.  It is closed on Monday.Ph:230117.

Anthropological Museum

Started in the year 1975-76, the Anthropological museum near the Directorate of Tourism, Port Blair is an ethnographic museum.  It illustrates the four Negrito Tribes of the Andamans viz. the Jarawas, Sentinelese, Great Andamanese and the Onges and two Mongoloid tribes of the Nicobar viz. the Nicobarese and the Shompens.  Entry Fee:Rs.10/-, Rs.3/- for Children.  Timings:8.30 AM to 1.00 PM, 1.30 PM to 4.30 PM.  It is closed on Thursdays & Govt. Holidays. Ph. 03192-232291.

Fisheries Museum

Situated near Rajiv Gandhi Water Sports Complex, Port Blair, it exhibits species of marine life endemic to the Islands and Bay of Bengal.  It is closed on Mondays and Public holidays/second Saturday.  Timing: 9.00 AM to 1.00 PM, 2.00 PM to 4.45 PM Entry Fee: Adult Rs.5/-, Child Rs.3/-, video without focus light: Rs.35/- Ph.03192-231848.

Samudrika (Naval Marine Museum)

Situated opposite to Andaman Teal House, Delanipur, Port Blair, this museum is meant to create awareness on various aspects of oceanic  environment.  A good collection of shells, corals and a few species of colourful fishes of the islands are on display.  Timings: 9.00 AM -12.00 Noon, 2.00 PM-5.00 PM, Closed on Mondays & Holidays.  Entry Fee:Rs.10/-. Ph:03192-232012 ext.2437.

Zoological Survey of India (Museum)

Situated near Andaman Teal House, this museum exhibits several varieties of sponges, coral, butterflies and centipedes etc. Open on all working days from 9.00 AM till 5.00 PM.  Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays : 9.00 AM till 5.30 PM. Ph:03192-233148, 03192-237582.

Forest Museum

Situated inside Chatham Saw Mill, this museum offers an insight into forest activities through scale models and displays decorative pieces made of famous woods like Padauk, Marble, Peauma, Gurjan, Satin Wood, etc., Open on all working days. It is closed on Sundays. Timing: 9.00 AM to 3.00 PM.