About
The Kamarupa Anusandhana Samiti (the Assam Research Society) which was the pioneer organization in the field of historical and antiquarian studies of Assam has established the Assam State Museum in 1940. The first building of the museum was constructed with money received from public donation and Government grant. Till the year 1953 it was a non-government establishment, after which it was taken over by the State Government. Museum has rich collection comprises of various galleries namely: Ethnography Section, Village Life Section, Craft Section, Arms Section, Sculpture Section etc.