Mutua Bahadur Museum of Cultural Heritage
One man's lifelong salvage of Manipuri material culture
About this place
A private museum in Imphal assembled by folklorist and collector Mutua Bahadur, holding textiles, manuscripts, coins, terracotta, traditional tools, ornaments and musical instruments that state collections never gathered. The textile gallery in particular is the best place in Manipur to understand phanek, innaphi and the weaving traditions of the hill communities.
How to reach
Keishampat, central Imphal, 2 km from Khwairamband Bazar; auto ₹50–70.
Local tips
- Phone ahead: hours shift and the museum sometimes closes for private research visits.
- Ask about the loom and weaving demonstrations if you plan to shop for handloom later.
- Pairs naturally with Andro, which Mutua Bahadur also developed.
Gallery
On the map
Keishampat, Imphal West · 24.7974°N, 93.9298°E
Mutua Bahadur Museum of Cultural Heritage
Keishampat, Imphal West
24.7974°N, 93.9298°E
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