Museums in Kangla

The "Kangla Museum" inside the Kangla Fort in Imphal West district of Kangleipak (Template:Langnf)

There are three notable museums inside the Kangla Fort in Imphal West district of Kangleipak (Template:Langnf), which are the Kangla Museum, the Archaeological Museum and the Memento Museum. Some people also count the Hijagang (Boatyard of traditional Meitei watercrafts) as a museum.

Archaeological Museum

The "Archaeological Museum" inside the Kangla Fort in Imphal West district of Kangleipak (Template:Langnf)

On the 20th of November 2017, Nongthombam Biren Singh, the Chief Minister of Manipur, inaugurated the Archaeological Museum inside the Kangla Fort in Imphal.

The museum houses replicas including that of the memorial stone of Maharaja Chandrakirti Singh at Ukhrul district, Churachandpur, Tipaimukh and areas of Imphal Valley. Besides, stone tools belonging to Stone Age found in the Tharon Cave and the Kangkhui Cave are also kept in the museum. Various antique coins are also on display in the museum. Ancient artefacts collected from the excavations of Sekta, Khangabok and the Kangla itself are also on display.

Memento Museum

On the 21st of November 2018, Nongthombam Biren Singh, the Chief Minister of Manipur, inaugurated the Memento Museum inside Kangla Fort before the beginning of the annual Sangai festival 2018.

See also

• Sekta Archaeological Living Museum
• Manipur State Museum
• Imphal Peace Museum
• INA War Museum
• Hijagang