Casa Araujo Alvares - Museum in Loutolim - South Goa, India

This is a must see house if you are visiting Goa for the first time. Orignally owned by an advocate, the house tells a nice story of how Goa was during the Portuguese time. The place showcases old tools and paraphernalia that gives a first hand look of the past. Tour starts with a nice summary (narrated by the guide) then followed by recorded playback at each stop points.

An amazing 250 years old mansion that belongs to the Alvares family 6 generations back. The mansion speaks of the rich and powerful past of the family. There are heritage lamps, kitchen utensils, wash basin structures, chairs, hat and stick stands, private Chapel and a kerosene fridge,etc. These are the things that have been used by the family in past by different generations.

The smartest way to show a lifestyle or culture of a person. It's a very good example to show how the Portuguese officials lived in Goa. The house belongs to Casa Araujo Alvares and all the artefacts have been preserved in a very good condition. Though the house may be old, they have incorporated the smart way of storytelling through speakers as we land on that part of the exhibit. A much better experience than reading through the exhibits. The place is unique and fun to spend time in there. The narration is quite informative not just about the artefacts but also speaks a lot about the culture and society during that time. I would say it's worth the visit.

It is a home of a Portuguese lawyer which is converted into a private museum with a collection of old traditional utensils, wares, tools etc. Ticket charges 100/- per adult and 20/- extra for camera. Very well preserved n systematically maintenaned family treasures.

Very informative with recorded voice explanations. Good lighting. Well maintained n welcoming. Next to Big Foot attraction. Run by same family. Both very good spots. Real portugese house they explain all including kitchen. Bathrooms. #goa

One of the must visit spots in Goa. The historical cross-section of Goa. You can experience real archeological facets of Goa. You can see glimpses from colonial Portuguese era of Goa and lots of imported artefacts. A guide will explain you in details with a pre-recorded narration in English or Hindi. Ticket cost is 100 for an adult and you have to pay extra 20 for photography.

One of the Best place of south goa visit, fascinating history !

Lovely old. Portuguese mansion. An eminent lawyer who lived a lavish life and his house hosts things of wonderful taste. Things from all over the world. Note able among these are a kerosene refrigerator, a safe room, old furniture, a massive dining room that will give you goose bumps. Well worth the 100 rupees entry fee. This Museum apart from the guide gives you a light and sound tour of this massive mansion