Government Museum, Bengaluru

Museum Address
Kasturba Rd, Ambedkar Veedhi, Sampangi Rama Nagar - 560001
City
Bengaluru
State
Karnataka
Pin Code
559998
Museum website
http://www.karnatakaarchaeology.gov.in/
When was the museum established?
1865
Main category
Archaeological
Briefly describe the history of the museum, its collection and donors.

Painted in bright red, the Government Museum is a treasure trove of archaeological artefacts from the Indian subcontinent. Their biggest collection is the one on Mohenjodaro, inclusive of pottery, earthenware, and other everyday objects that bring our history textbooks alive.

There are relics and figurines from Hampi, Brahmagiri, and Chandravalli housed in the corridors of the museum. An entire wing is dedicated to stone sculptures of Ganapati, Shiva, Durga, and other religious and mythical figures. In this section, the displays of Buddha from the Gandhara School of Art are an attraction sought out by many.

The second level of the museum is entirely dedicated to paintings. It has some of the best collections of miniature paintings done in the Kangra, Mughal, and Deccan styles, showing scenes from the royal courts of kings.

Photography
Yes
Videography
No
Cafeteria
Yes
Museum shop
Yes
Wheelchair friendly
Yes
Restroom
Yes
Drinking water
Yes
Locker room
No
Parking
Yes
Information in Braille
No
Workshops/seminars/lectures
Yes
Garden/picnic area
Yes
Audio/visual guides
Yes
Guided tours
Yes
Library and archives services
No
IT facilities ( Photocopying, printing, computer )
No
Any other facilities
WiFi
Who manages the museum?
State Government
Email
[email protected]
Person-in-charge of the museum
Director
First Name
H N , Dr Manjula
Last Name
Talwar
Mobile no.
+91 (80) 22864483
What is the average duration to see the museum?
1-2 hours
Map your museum’s correct location on the map given below.

12.97466891908, 77.596070766449

Is the museum currently closed?
No
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Ground floor of the Government Museum
Gallery Images
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Bird's eye view of the ground floor
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Sculpture gallery
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Copper plate grant issued by Ganga King Durvinita in 485 A.D.
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A three-tiered sculpture narrating mythological tales
Entry Fee
Applicable
Entry fee information
Adults: ₹20
Children upto 10 years: ₹10
(Combined ticket for Government Museum & Venkatapa Gallery)
Getting there
The nearest bus station is the Government Museum. (one can take a bus from Shivajinagar bus station)
Nearest metro station - Cubbon Park metro.
Opening Days
Sunday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Opening Time
10:00 a.m.
Closing Time
05:00 p.m.