Goa is one of the top places to visit in India and offers countless tourist attractions. But did you know, there is a prison in Goa that has now been transformed into a museum? The Aguada Central Jail has now been transformed into a new interactive museum in Goa.
Named as the “Aguad Interactive Museum: The Land, The Struggle, The People”, this new cultural attraction in Goa is located inside the prison cells of this jail. A visit at this museum will offer insights into the history and struggles of the Goans.
Attractions at the New Interactive Museum in Goa
Located inside the Aguada Fort, one of the most popular places to visit in Goa, the Aguada Central Jail turned interactive museum uses both storytelling and technology to offer visitors a unique immersive and interactive experience.
The new interactive museum in Goa is divided into three sections. The first section, ‘Goa- The Land’, displays the popular attractions in Goa through a carefully-designed 3D map. When visiting, you can know the unique facts about Goa with the ‘Discover Goa’ console and hear an interesting story through the one-of-a-kind ‘Story Vending Machine’.
The second section inside the interactive museum is ‘Goa- The Struggle’. This showcases the key events during the freedom struggle of Goa. You can gain insights into the details of these events through a ‘Time Machine’. In order to get a personalized experience, you can get to know more about the bravehearts of the Goan freedom struggle through ‘Message in a Bottle’. The ‘Freedom Fighters Wall’ also pays tribute to these martyrs.
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The third section inside the Aguad Interactive Museum in Goa is ‘Goa- The People’. This room features a special kiosk, ‘Once Upon a Time’, which showcases the prehistoric details of the region. There’s another kiosk, ‘Goa 2035’ that offers a visual immersive experience through a holographic installation of how Goa would develop by the next decade.
The new interactive museum in Gia will remain open every day from 10 in the morning to 8 at night. If you want to make the most of your trip here, you can scan QR Codes inside the museum and access audio guides.
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