Museums in Uttarakhand :

The state of Uttarakhand is located in the northern part of India, more specifically, in the Himalayas. This state is divided into two parts namely, Garhwal and Kumaon and has a total of 13 districts. This state, also called the "Land of the Gods" or Devbhumi has some of the holiest Hindu shrines, major rivers like Gangotri and Yamunotri, many ancient temples, nationally protected monuments, forest reserves, national parks, hill stations and mountain peaks. They have not only beautified this state but have also made Uttarakhand one of the famous tourist destinations of India. Museums of Uttarakhand are no exception in this regard. They have also added value to the tourism of this state. These museums will familiarize it’s visitors with the past as well as cultural heritage of the state. They serve as ideal places for historical buffs. 

Survey Museum, Roorke :

 Survey Museum of Roorke is located inside the campus of University of Roorkee.The museum is maintained by Department of Civil Engineering of that University. The museum was established in the year 1950 mainly for the Engineering students. The museum houses old surveying elements of 19th century and modern surveying and mapping equipments. 

Loka Sangraha, Bhimtal :

Loka Sangraha is located at Gita Dham Complex of Bhimtal.It was established in the year 1983. The museum houses Stone tools, shells, water colour paintings, pottery, bricks, prehistoric implements, combs, wooden and metal utensils, flags, textiles, wooden carved plaques, manuscripts, basketry and many other things. 

Garhwali Museum, Lansdowne :

The Garhwali Museum is located at The Garhwal Rifles Regimental Center, Lansdowne. The museum was set up in 1987 to preserve the elements used by the Garhwal Regiment. The museums exhibits Battle scenes of Pre-Independence and Post Independence periods, portraits of the brave soldiers, achievements, customs, traditions, rich certificates and documents of world war I and II, war trophies, antiques, old dresses, medals, appreciation. 

Zonal Museum , Dehradun :

Zonal Museum of Dehradun is located inside Anthropological Survey of India on Hardwar Road. The Anthropological Survey of India established the museum in the year 1971. Physical and Cultural Anthropology of the North Western India, including the Central and Western Himalayas are preserved in the museum. 

Pt. Govind Ballabh Pant Government Museum, Almora :

Pd. Govind Ballabh Pant Government Museum is situated at Central Lodge in Almora.It was established in the year 1980. The museum is multi purpose in nature. It has an interesting collection of art and crafts .It includes folk arts, textiles, Boshi Sen's personal collection, miniature paintings, woodworks. The museum also has an assortment of sculptures, terracotta, coins, bronzes, musical instruments, ivory copper plates, beads, manuscripts and many other things. 

Binsar Sanctuary Museum :

The Binsar Sanctuary Museum is an encyclopedia for the Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary which is bejeweled like a Himalayan crown atop the Jhnadi Dhar hills, located about 33 km north of Almora. 

Corbett Museum :

A heritage museum, Corbett Museum is just more than a museum near Kaladhungi. Historians, heritage and wildlife lovers take a must visit to this special museum. Once a place of stay during winters for renowned hunter turned environmentalist Jim Corbett, this museum display amazing belongings of him.

Darwan Singh Museum :

A historical defence museum named after first Victoria Cross holder from Garhwal Rifles Darwan Singh Negi, Darwan Singh Museum contains rarest collection of Garhwal Rifles. Located near the Parade Ground in Lansdowne, Pauri Garhwal, Darwan Singh Museum was inaugurated in 1983.

Dhangarhi Museum :

The Dhangarhi Museum is situated near Dhangarhi gate. It is one of the major attractions of the tourists. This museum is standing firm on the grounds since the man-eating tigers have been in existence. The museum throws light on the life and journey of Corbett.Folk Culture MuseumThis museum is a must visit place of Bhimtal. Popularly known as ‘Lok Sanskriti Sangrahalaya’, this private museum was founded by Dr. Yashodhar Mathpal in 1983 and presents valuable artifacts and a treasure of old photographs.