Mutua Bahadur Museum
The quaint and tiny village of Andro, on the outskirts of Imphal, is home to a one-of-its-kind museum called the Mutua Bahadur Museum. It has not been constructed like usual museums with concrete buildings housing various sections. However, thatched huts and houses built in traditional styles are used to house the museum. Tourists can find a fine selection of traditional artifacts, including pottery, coins, manuscripts, paintings, bell metal objects, jewelry, wood carving, and various ethnic handicraft items.
The different houses constructed by the various tribes of Manipur including Poumai, Kabui, Meitei, Kuki, and Tangkhul are also replicated at this museum. The 34 recognized tribes of the state find representation in the form of dolls at the Doll’s House. The wooden carvings and traditional paintings on display provide a deeper insight into the rich cultural heritage of Manipur as well as the myths and legends related to its people.
