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At a Glance: Essential Visitor Information
TimingsDaytime; often closed Sundays (verify)
Entry feeEntry ticket charged
Best time to visitYear-round
From city centreAbout 2–3 km
LocationShillong, Meghalaya
Know before you go
About Don Bosco Museum
The Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Cultures is a large, multi-storey museum showcasing the diverse tribes, cultures and history of Northeast India through galleries of artefacts, costumes and crafts, ending with a rooftop skywalk offering city views. It is one of the best cultural introductions to the region.
Getting there
How to Reach Don Bosco Museum
In Mawlai, a short taxi ride from central Shillong.
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