Karnataka Hampi Archaeological Museum
The archaeological museum is one of the most beautiful places to visit in hampi a UNESCO world heritage site in karnataka and it is located at kamalapur in the Bellary district.Archeological museum hampi is famous for its ancient sculptures, ornaments, and the history of the vijayanagara empire. This museum features four rooms and a promenade that encircles a model of the hampi Valley. You can also witness the exquisite recreations of krishnadevaraya a well-known vijayanagara dynasty and it is charming due to its assortment of antiques and vintage instruction. In the first gallery two scale models and the historical monuments are presented and in the second gallery some of the sculptures are bhikshatanamurti, mahishasuramardini, Shakti, ganesha and so on, while the central hall gives a complete view of the royal enclosure. In the third gallery a variety of artefacts including weapons and Armor, brass plates and the coins of the vijayanagara dynasty in copper and gold are on display. In the fourth gallery antiques from the pre vijayanagara era can be found out of all the items. This collection is the oldest, and it has hero stones, sati stones, and a large collection of images obtained during the excavation. The collections of archaeologists discovered between 1976 and 1998 are on display. If you want to have a detailed understanding of Karnataka culture and heritage, then you must visit the museum because it showcases architectural and artistic masterpieces of the state's heritage.
Opening & closing time:
It's open every day from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. except on Friday.
Entry Fee:
Rs. 40 per person (Children up to 15 years old are free)
How to reach Karnataka Hampi Archaeological Museum:
By Air : The nearest airport is Bellary airport.
By Train :The nearest railway station is Hospet junction railway station and 10km from hampi.
By Road :Many buses are available from major cities in karnataka.
FAQ:
1.Are there any nearby attractions to visit in addition to the museum?
Yes there are a number of historic sites and temples in hampi such as the virupaksha temple, the vijaya vittala temple and so on.
2.What is the archaeological museum in hampi?
The archaeological museum in hampi is a collection of sculptures, artefacts and historical items related to the Vijayanagara Empire which formerly ruled the region.
3.Where is the archaeological museum located in hampi?
The museum is located near the virupaksha temple within the royal enclosure area of hampi.
4.What can I expect to see in the archaeological museum?
Numerous sculptures, ceramics, coins, inscriptions, and other artefacts from the Vijayanagara era are on display at the museum.