The Museum

The Ever-Living Museum in Shillong, established in 2015, is a privately owned and curated initiative by Mr. Kyntiewbor War, who has a deep appreciation for the culture and heritage of Meghalaya. Located in the village of Mawshbuit, a thirty-minute drive from Shillong, the museum features three main sections: the heritage section, the stone collection, and the garden. The exhibits and artifacts showcase Mr. War’s dedication to preserving the region’s material culture and the invaluable contributions of well-wishers. The stone and minerals section includes fossils, Stone Age tools, minerals, and precious and semi-precious stones, predominantly sourced from Meghalaya. The museum grounds also boast hundreds of native plants and unique flowers that adorn the hills, many of which are steeped in folklore. Additionally, the photographs on display capture stunning waterfalls, landscapes, and the endangered traditional huts of Meghalaya.

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The museum is divided into three sections. The HERITAGE MUSEUM showcases rare and old artefacts from the Khasi, Jaintia and Garo communities, Mughal and British era coins, miniature huts, jewellery, musical instruments, weapons and textiles from the region.

The second section is the PHOTO GALLERY and STONE MUSEUM (the only stone museum in the region) which holds a repository of natural crystals, stalactites, stalagmites, raw gemstones, precious and semi-precious stones, fossils, stone age tools, mineral deposits, a rare weight-lifting stone and sacred stones native to the people of Meghalaya. The photo gallery showcases the region's landscapes, traditional huts, bridges, old sketches and waterfalls. Furthermore, the museum's domain extends beyond artefacts and the four walls of a building.

The third section of the GARDEN MUSEUM highlights the rich biodiversity of Meghalaya, featuring unique medicinal plants, ferns, trees, flowers, and hundreds of local orchids deeply rooted in Khasi indigenous beliefs.