The State Academy of Tribal Culture provides a comprehensive insight into Tripura's ethnic matrix. It was set up in the years 2009-2010, for promoting and preserving age-old tribal cultures of the state. It has an astounding display of tribal costumes, handicrafts, instruments, utensils and objects of daily life sourced from across 19 tribal cultures in the state. Most of these belong to the bodo group of Indo-Mongoloid families. It offers an exciting experience if one is interested in peeking into the history of Tripura.