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Odisha Crafts Museum, also known as Kala Bhoomi Odisha Crafts Museum, is devoted to the Arts and crafts of Odisha. The museum has 10 galleries, of which 9 are available to the public. The galleries include traditional painting, stone, and wood carving, metal crafts, and natural crafts. The museum was established by the state chief minister Naveen Patnaik. The museum is divided into two blocks: the display section and the live section. The display section is further divided into two: handicrafts and handlooms. The live section is more focused on open-air theatres and workshop zones.
Quick Details
Address: Shilpi Vihar, Gandamunda, Pokhariput, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 751030, India.
Timings: 10 AM – 5.30 PM (Tuesday to Sunday); Closed on local or government holidays
Opening Date: 22 March 2018
Acreage: 12.68 Acres
Designed By: Architects’ Studio
How To Reach: 11 mins drive from Baramunda Bus Stand, 3.9 km away
Nearest Airport: Biju Patnaik International Airport (6 km)
Nearest Railway Station: Lingaraj Temple Road Railway Station (3.4 km)
Best Time To Visit: Throughout the year
How To Reach
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By Train: The Odisha Crafts Museum is 3.4 km far from Lingaraj Temple Road Railway Station. It’s a seven-minute ride in a cab and/or a rickshaw.
By Air: The museum’s nearest airport is the Biju Patnaik International Airport, it’s 7 km away and a 14-minute ride in a cab or a rickshaw.
By Road: You can take a bus from Baramunda Bus Stand, which is 5.1 km away and an 11-minute ride in a cab or a rickshaw.
Things To Do In Kala Bhoomi Odisha Crafts Museum
The museum has nine galleries and covers a variety of crafts from Odisha’s history, such as Silver Filigree, Lanjia Saura Painting, and Orissa Pattachitra.
1. Explore The Museum
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The Odisha Crafts Museum has been divided into two blocks, one is the display area, and the other is the live section. In the display section, you can see products of stone and wood carving, sarees from different cultures in Odisha, metal crafts, and so on. The metal crafts gallery has a 500-year-old Silver Filigree Boat that is white with a magnificent look. In the live section, you can see the making of different art that is displayed in the Museum.
2. Participate In Events In The Museum
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There have been multiple events in the museum, such as cultural performances, museum trails, workshops, and craft conversations. Craft Conversation is a special weekend event that involves making pottery with clay, which is then fired. A guided walk through the museum and the courtyard is available.
Places To Visit Around Kala Bhoomi Odisha Crafts Museum
There are parks, temples, and scenic places to visit near Odisha Crafts Museum. There is also an Airport viewpoint near Odisha Crafts Museum.
1. Biju Patnaik Airport Garden Park
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The Biju Patnaik Airport Garden Park is known for its scenery and the driveway view at night is gorgeous. The park has a playground and usually gets busy around 8 AM. Biju Patnaik Airport Garden Park is located in the area of Biju Patnaik International Airport. The park is 6.3 km away from Odisha Crafts Museum. It’s a 13-minute drive from the Odisha Crafts Museum.
Location: Biju Pattanaik, International Airport, Aerodrome Area, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Timings: 24*7
2. Lingaraj Temple
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The Lingaraj Temple is a Hindu religious temple. It was erected in the 11th century AD. The temple’s elevation is 180 ft. In the temple, you can see the sculpted stone towers standing tall to this day. Lingaraj Temple is located at Lingaraj Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The temple is 5.9 km away from Odisha Crafts Museum. It’s a 13-minute drive from the Kala Bhoomi Odisha Crafts Museum.
Timings: 6:30 AM – 9 PM
3. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Park
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The park has a lighted pathway that is an amazing place for a walk, the park has a playground for kids. The park is good for morning and evening walks for adults. The park has both a dirt path and a paved path. It has a wheelchair-accessible car park and entrance. The park is 2 km away from Kala Bhoomi Odisha Crafts Museum. It’s a 5-minute drive from the Kala Bhoomi Odisha Crafts Museum.
Location: 7R34+X8G, Jagmohan Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
4. Madhusudan Das Park
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Madhusudan is a landscaped park. The park is named after the first graduate and advocate of Odisha. Good for jogging, walking and other kinds of exercises. The gym equipment is also well maintained. The park has a place for Roller Skating. Madhusudan Das Park is located at Pokhariput, Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The park is 1.5 km away from Kala Bhoomi Odisha Crafts Museum. It’s a 3-minute drive from the Kala Bhoomi Odisha Crafts Museum.
Timings: 5 AM – 9 PM
5. Aircraft View Point, Bhubaneswar
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This is one of the best Aircraft Viewing Points in Bhubaneswar. You can see takeoff and landing closely. The place looks good in the morning, while the aircraft looks good in the evening. If you plan accordingly, there is not much wait time. The viewpoint is 2.2 km away from Kala Bhoomi Odisha Crafts Museum. It’s a 5-minute drive from the Kala Bhoomi Odisha Crafts Museum.
Location: 7Q8X+8WJ, Jagamara—Baramunda Rd, Jagamara, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Other Things To Consider
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Best Time To Visit
The Kala Bhoomi Odisha Crafts Museum can be visited throughout the year, but if you wanna visit the places around Kala Bhoomi Odisha Crafts Museum it’s best to visit January – May and October – December, in summer and winter, just avoiding the rainy season.
Tips For Travellers
- There’s an open theatre inside with live programs, so check its timings before your visit to not miss out on it.
- Watch out for any guidelines related to photography in different sections before clicking Kala Bhoomi Odisha Crafts Museum photos.
- Hire a professional guide who will impart knowledge on different sections for an immersive experience.
Kala Bhoomi Odisha Craft Museum is one the museums that focus on traditional crafts and life methods of tribal people. The museum is a good place for a family trip with kids. The environment is good and educational for kids. The museum is a lovely place to learn the history and legacies of Odisha. Book your trip to Kala Bhoomi Odisha Craft Museum now with TripXL.
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