In the heart of Loutolim, where sedge grass once grew wild around ponds and coconut groves still shade winding roads, a story began in 1995.

Maendra Alvares, an artist who chose creativity over convention, saw something others missed. Beyond the beaches that drew the world to Goa lay a treasure; the rhythms of village life, the wisdom of traditional crafts, the soul of a culture shaped by centuries. He asked himself a question. What if these stories could be preserved not in books or photographs, but in something you could walk through, breathe in, and touch?

Big Foot became his answer.

Step into our world and discover Goa as it truly was. Walk through recreated village scenes where bakers knead bread, farmers tend their fields, and carpenters shape wood with timeworn tools. Every corner tells a story; from waterfront occupations that sustained coastal communities to hinterland trades that built prosperity from the soil.

Marvel at the world’s longest laterite sculpture, a 14 meter tribute to Sant Mirabai carved from a single stone in just 30 days. This distinguished piece earned recognition from the Indian Post and stands in the Limca Book of Records, a testament to what passion and dedication can create.

Explore three museums in one.
The Crosses and Beads Museum reveals the spiritual tapestry woven through Goan faith, displaying prayer beads and crosses that span traditions and tell stories of devotion. Casa Araujo Alvares, a magnificent 250 year old Indo-Portuguese mansion, opens its doors to share five generations of family history, complete with original furnishings and the elegant lifestyle of colonial Goa.

At Big Foot, heritage isn’t something you observe from a distance. Our state of the art sound system brings each exhibit to life with explanations in multiple languages, making history accessible to everyone. Wander through our spice and medicinal plant garden, where traditional knowledge meets botanical beauty. Visit our tulsi exhibit showcasing varieties of sacred basil. Stop by our bird sanctuary where you can feed feathered friends and connect with nature.

Why Visit Big Foot?

Because some stories can’t be told, only felt. Because your children deserve to know the hands that built their heritage. Because in a world racing forward, there’s wisdom in understanding where we came from. Because Goa is more than beaches and parties; it’s coconut toddy tappers scaling palms at dawn, it’s the aroma of sannas steaming in earthen pots, it’s centuries of tradition that deserve to be remembered.

Beyond the Museum Walls
We believe heritage lives not behind glass, but in the hearts of those who experience it. A museum should never be a mausoleum. It should pulse with life, echo with laughter, and evolve with each generation that walks through its doors.

That’s why Big Foot extends beyond our gates into the community we serve. We champion environmental activism because preserving culture means preserving the land that shaped it. Our plastic collection drives mobilize villages to protect the fields and rivers that have sustained Goan life for centuries. Through seed bomb initiatives, we’re not just talking about conservation; we’re planting futures, literally scattering native seeds to restore ecosystems and keep Goa’s green heart beating.

Our calendar blooms with community events that transform spectators into participants. The Bal Mela brings children face to face with traditions their grandparents cherished, teaching them games, crafts, and stories that no textbook can capture. The Feni Festival celebrates Goa’s spirited cashew brew, honoring the toddy tappers and distillers whose craft has been passed down through generations. These gatherings aren’t nostalgia trips; they’re living proof that tradition adapts, survives, and thrives when communities embrace it together.

We organize workshops where elders teach forgotten skills. We host seasonal celebrations that mark the agricultural calendar our ancestors lived by. We create spaces where different generations meet, where someone’s childhood memory becomes another’s newfound passion.

Because heritage isn’t static. It’s not about freezing time or mourning what’s lost. It’s about understanding our roots so deeply that they nourish everything we grow tomorrow. It’s about gathering as a community, hands dirty with soil from seed bombs, hearts full from shared festivals, minds alive with stories that refuse to fade.

This is how culture survives: not in silence, but in celebration. Not in isolation, but in connection. Not behind barriers, but in the beating heart of community life.

Your Story Begins Here

Just 10 kilometers from Margao, past fields that recall a quieter Goa, we’re waiting. Whether you have an hour or an afternoon, whether you’re a curious traveler or a Goan reconnecting with roots, Big Foot offers something beyond the ordinary tourist trail.

Come discover the village where Mario Miranda was born. Walk the same lanes he sketched. Feel the cool breeze off the Zuari River. Let the rich tapestry of our past inspire your present.

The journey through Goa’s soul begins in Loutolim. We’re open daily from 9:00  AM to 6:00 PM, ready to share stories that have waited generations to be told. Your adventure into authentic Goa starts the moment you step through our gates.

Big Foot Museum, Loutolim, South Goa. Where history walks beside you.