San Thome Museum: Back in Time
San Thome Museum: Back in Time
4.5
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
About
Catch line: Revolution in Technical Evolution which started somewhere in 1887AD is justified by this first concept in the world. All the features in the Smartphone vis a vis Calculators, Phones, Movies, Typing(microsoft word & Excel), Cameras (still and movie), Time and Timekeepers, Artificial lights, Radios, Recorded music, Slide show, weighs, Calender's are depicted from the first invention to latest digital age. Incorporated in the museum, is al vast collection of evolution of Irons, stoves, sewing machines, coins, bottles, Cobalt blue bottles, cutlery, crockery, kettles, inkpots, Drillers, roofing tiles et cetera. Labeled as the Finest Jewel in Goa's Treasure Chest, at Thome Museum, time stands still. A house of fusion of Knowledge and Heritage, it unveils before all generations, the evolution of smartphone started in 19th Century. It also showcases not only the Portuguese but also the British influence on standard of living of Goans . A lifetime experience is guaranteed.
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Foodie301
Mumbai, India129 contributions
Dec 2021 • Couples
The museum has a quirky collection of gadgets and machines. If only they were curated better and exhibited with better labels about the history/origin, the experience could be much more fulfilling. In its current form, it’s a collection of stuff without any narrative. The visitor is left feeling quite lost trying to make sense of it. For the price, their definitely needs to be more value in the experience.
Written December 28, 2021
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Claver
1 contribution
Dec 2021 • Friends
'Curiosity killed the cat.' That's all I can say. More like a antique scrap shop. Unenthusiastic guide and explanation (i thought she was sleepwalking) Certainly not worth 200rs of my hard earned money.
People living in Goa have forgotten hospitality etiquette.
People living in Goa have forgotten hospitality etiquette.
Written December 26, 2021
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Blueskye112
New Delhi27 contributions
Jan 2025 • Solo
Paid 200 to see a personal jumble of bric a bracs trying to be passed off as a museum, pls avoid! Highly over rated, any antique stores of jew town, Cohin is phenomenally better. The pro was the scenic drive to get there and the plants in the courtyard.
Written January 9, 2025
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jmahadik
Bangalore53 contributions
Jan 2016 • Family
Visit to this Museum was by chance but turned out to be great seeing the collection of baiting of things including a Grand old piano in perfect working condition which my wife played. Nice collection of old gramophone records clocks and watches. Nicely kept and beautiful conducted by the caretaker.
Written January 31, 2016
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Legan158
Margao, India2 contributions
May 2015 • Friends
Excellent museum with a great collection. Very enjoyable and educational for children. Well maintained and informative.
Written December 6, 2015
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marc r
Pune, India54 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Nice historical musuem , you can see some historical artifacts of Goa which is carefully preserved here.
Written October 12, 2023
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chitra4
Bengaluru, India30 contributions
Dec 2018 • Family
My son and I visited this museum during our holiday at Varca, Goa over Christmas 2019. We literally stumbled upon it as we drove by and the 3 ton anchor drew us right in. We were guided by 2 bright girls (one called Apple Star who is the owner's daughter) who made the tour come alive. It was fascinating for my son to know and happy for me that I could relate to several of the collective items over the years. The theme around how the features of a smart phone came to be from typewriters, calculators (fascinated to see a slide rule and remember to use it!!), early spreadsheet versions (yes - there were manual ones.. go see for yourself), cameras, film cameras, tape players and beautiful art work. Would love to visit again and highly recommend that parents take kids there!
Written January 8, 2019
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Thank you very much for appreciating our efforts to bring alive the revolution in technological evolution for our future generation.
i would request you to also recommend us in your friend circle as well as google maps and facebook. Thank you and God Bless You.
Written January 11, 2019
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Dilip
2 contributions
Nov 2018 • Friends
A great place to visit if you're looking for a touch of history with a display of typewriters, watches, musical instruments etc
Written December 4, 2018
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Milord21
Saulieu, FRance29 contributions
Jan 2018 • Couples
Mr. Antonio showed us around and was a most informative guide. This is a very impressive and eclectic collection of interesting items, and even the two young indian people who accoĂąmpanied us thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Bravo Mr. Antonio and thank you for sharing. The museum also offers a restaurant which is fresh and clean.
Written January 7, 2018
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Gajarajan1947
Chennai (Madras), India3,831 contributions
Dec 2017 • Couples
This is a small museum being maintained by Mr. Antonio, with all his private collection of many items such as Cameras, typewriters, furniture, musical instruments including a great grand father Piano, Office equipment, household items, antiques etc., etc., some of them dating back more than 100 years. It is very interesting to see the first primitive phone, typewriter and camera.
There are some exhibits in the open yard also out of which the most important and worth mentioning item is a very huge and heavy cast Iron Anchor of a ship weighing about 3.3 tons supposed to have been made by the same manufacturer who made for TITANIC ship( Photo attached). One requires enormous patience, time and money to collect such items. I read about this museum, in the TripAdvisor and went searching for it , to see these items and also to encourage such a venture by him.
I could not meet Mr. Antonio but his assistant Ms.Sandra ( in the photo with my wife) narrated very commendably about the exhibits who had immense knowledge about them.
There are some exhibits in the open yard also out of which the most important and worth mentioning item is a very huge and heavy cast Iron Anchor of a ship weighing about 3.3 tons supposed to have been made by the same manufacturer who made for TITANIC ship( Photo attached). One requires enormous patience, time and money to collect such items. I read about this museum, in the TripAdvisor and went searching for it , to see these items and also to encourage such a venture by him.
I could not meet Mr. Antonio but his assistant Ms.Sandra ( in the photo with my wife) narrated very commendably about the exhibits who had immense knowledge about them.
Written December 29, 2017
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School excursion 30/-, Higher Secondary 50/-, College 100/-.
Adults 150/- , Foreigners 200/- Thomas Antonio da Costa Curator /Owner. Thanks. FREE FOR OLD AGE HOME ORPHANAGE N SPECIALLY DISABLED.
Written February 26, 2019
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