Compiled by Mokokchung Times in commemoration of International Museum Day, May 18 2022

 

Ungma Village

 

Established in the late 1960s, the museum is maintained by Soyim Shisaluyimer Telongjem.

There are 26 artefacts on display in the museum as of date. One of the most notable artefacts on display here is the earthen pot.

The museum receives a few visitors on a daily basis.

 

 

Sungratsu Village

 

Established in 1986, the museum is looked after by the Museum Committee of the Sungratsu Students’ Union.

There are about 180 artefacts on display in the museum, some of the most valued items being traditional attires and handicrafts.

 

 

Mopungchuket Village

 

The museum was established in 1956. There are 132 artefacts on display in the museum. The museum is maintained by the Mopungchuket Students’ Union (MALT).

Some of the most valuable artefacts on display are the remnants of swords left behind by fleeing Ahom soldiers and the Chaplee, the old Ao Naga currency.

The museum receives around 300 visitors annually.

 

 

Molungyimsen Village

Established in the year 1960, the museum is maintained by the village church.

There are a total of 203 items and artefacts on display in the museum. It receives on an average about 60 visitors in a year.

Most of the artefacts in the museum are related to Dr. EW Clark and his wife.

 

 

Molungkimong Village

 

Established in 1997 in commemoration of 125th anniversary of Christianity, this monument-cum-museum is looked after by the church.

Various groups and individuals visit the museum. In 2015, it received about 457 visitors. Most of the artefacts in the museum are related to Dr. EW Clark and his wife.

 

 

Mokokchung Village

The museum is maintained by the Aosungkum Cultural Club, established in the year 1989.

There are about 40 items on display in the museum. Most of the items on display are traditional ornaments of the Ao Nagas. It receives around 30 visitors annually.

 

 

 

Longkhum Village

Established in the year 1998, the museum is maintained by Imrong Youths’ Association (IYA). There are about 100 items and artefacts on display here.

Some of the most valuable artefacts here include World War 2 arms and ammunition, various tools used by the Britishers, artefacts from the ruins of Ritu Village and tragopan feathers.

It receives more than a 100 visitors annually.

 

 

Khensa Village

Established in 1994, the museum is look after by the Khensa Shisashir Telongjem.

There are about 60 artefacts on display in the museum.

 

 

Chuchuyimlang Village

 

Established in the year 1999, the museum is looked after by a social organization called Surep Lenden Club, Chuchuyimlang. There are more than 150 items on display in this museum.

Some of the most valuable artefacts in this museum include handicrafts of different animals and birds, and various traditional ornaments of the Ao Nagas.

The museum receives about 50 to 60 visitors annually.

 

 

Changtongya Village

Established on 17 May, 2019 by ArjuTsuki-Bachelors’ Dormitory (NGO), this museum is called Nüngo Reju.

There are about 60 artefacts on display here, almost all of which are ancestral indigenous items. The museum has received about 200 visitors till date.

Some of the most valuable artefacts in the museum are a hornbill head,traditional comb, and cotton spinner.

 

 

Aliba Village

The museum in Aliba village is maintained by the village church. The museum was established after the centennial celebration of Aliba Baptist Church in the year 2016.

There are 78 artefacts on display in the museum as of date. Most of the artefacts in the museum belonged to the first Christian convert of the village, Yimtsukdakba, as well as those that belonged to pioneering pastors of the church.

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