Top Museums in Karnataka

Gandhi Bhavan

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Gandhi Bhavan of bangalore is dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation. The Bhavan was set up with the intention of promoting the life and teachings of Gandhiji. Situated on the Kumara Krupa Road, Gandhi Bhawan was started as Gandhi Smaraka Nidhi, under the chairmanship of Dr Rajendra Prasad.The Gandhi Smarak Nidhi, housed in the Gandhi Bhavan seeks to propagate the life and teachings of Gandhiji. The Gandhi Smarak Nidhi has organized a comprehensive picture gallery depicting Gandhiji's life in pictures from early childhood to the last day. Photostat copies of letters written by him to various personalities of his day can also be seen. The gallery has photographs of Mahatma Gandhi, from early childhood to the last day of his life. Apart from that, there are also Photostat copies of the letters written by him to the various personalities of his time.

Karnataka Folk Museum

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Karnataka Folk Museum Located on the Kumara Park West, Sheshadripuram, this folk Museum is managed by Karnataka Janapada Trust and has an impressive collection of folk music and videotapes of folk dances. Many unique masks, colourful artifacts and costumes have been displayed. The Janapada Loka or the folk museum is situated about 53 Kms from Bangalore on the Bangalore Mysore highway. It is a mere 3 Kms from ramanagaram. This little known museum, devoted to covering Karnataka diverse folk life, is situated on 15 acres of land and the entire area is covered with trees. As a result even though there is much ground to be covered, all the paths leading to the different buildings are shady. The artifacts are housed in three little buildings - Lokamahal, Lokamatha Mandira and Chitrakuteera. The Lokamahal is the most comprehensive, housing a number of interesting folk puppets, utensils, instruments, weapons and masks. While a variety of utensils, baskets, and earthen jars used to store grain and pickles are displayed in the Lokamatha Mandira, the Chitrakuteera has a number of photographs covering different aspects of folk life.

St. Marys Basilica

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A small chapel was the original structure built by Abbe Dubois, French missionary. This chapel is right opposite the Russel Market Square. The interior is remarkable, with stained glass windows and multiple columns with a rich Corinthian capital supporting the stately arches. Many devotees dressed in orange, gather here to celebrate St Mary's Feast in September every year. A papal order from Pope John Paul VI gave the church the status of a Basilica in 1973. If you seek the Mother Mary's blessings then visit the church on Saturday. The present structure was built in 1875-1882.

ASI Halebeedu Museum

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Established in the 1970’s in Hassan district of Karnataka, ASI Halebeedu Museum is an intriguing tourist destination. It is an open-air museum that houses 1500 sculptures and inscriptions that were discovered around Halebeedu. Hundreds of history lovers flock to this museum in order to gain an insight of the region of Halebeedu in then times.Why Is It Famous?ASI Halebeedu Museum is popular among the locals and tourists because of its classic collection of artifacts. It is an amazing library of the ancient inscriptions and sculptures that date back to the times when the Hoysala rule was at its zenith. It displays the ancient discoveries like the miniature paintings, terracotta toys, and much more in the galleries situated inside.The galleries situated outside display the bronze idols of the 18 Jain Tirthankaras, Govardhanagirdhari Krishna, Nataraja, Goddess Saraswati etc.Best Time To Visit:-There is no special season for paying a casual visit to ASI Halebeedu Museum. It is a place that can be visited throughout the year. The entry to this museum is paid for all, excluding the kids below the age of 6 years.Watch Out!Since Halebeedu Museum is managed by the authorities of ASI, it might remain closed on all national holidays and festivals. Therefore, all are expected to make a prior confirmation before visiting the place.Reaching There:-Hassan district can be reached via state-run buses, express trains, and flights due to its wider connectivity with the rest of Karnataka. Traveling within the city can be done via local transit that is available on a frequent basis.Nearest Railway Station:- Hassan JunctionNearest Airport:- Mangalore Airport

Museum of Anatomy and Pathology

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The Museum of Anatomy and Pathology is a well-known tourist site in Karnataka. If the visitor has a special taste in the fields of anatomy and pathology, this place is apt for spending a couple of hours. It is located in a renowned university known by the name of Manipal University and stands one of the museums that are opened to the common public during the working hours of the university. Not only the students but the visitors are also allowed to visit the place. It Is Known For:- 1) As per the name, Museum of Anatomy and Pathology houses a vast collection of the real mammalian anatomical specimens 2) The skeletal structure, muscular structure, tissues, ligaments, and fetuses of the mammalian species are displayed in the different galleries 3) It also includes the deformed skeletal and body parts of the humans and well as animals4) Not only the real specimens, this museum also displays the information about the different types of abnormalities that occur in the body like the organs switching sides, birth neural disorders, a fusion of the bones etc. 5) One can enhance the knowledge by reading the information that is provided by the museum authorities Best Time To Visit:- Museum of Anatomy and Pathology is a remarkable travel destination in Manipal. Due to its location in the university, it welcomes all throughout the year. One can spot visitors admiring the preserved specimens in the different galleries of the museum. Spending a couple of hours at this site during any season of the year is a great idea. Red Alert! Museum of Anatomy and Pathology should be avoided for a visit during searing summers as well as national holidays. Walk n Talk:- Museum of Anatomy and Pathology is a friendly place. The professional staff of the museum guides the visitors through the galleries. Guests are also allowed to be a part of the exhibitions that are organized here. It gives them a chance to interact with the students as well. Reaching There:- Due to a well-established connection of the roadways and railways, one can commute to & from different places in Manipal by hiring the service of the local transit that charges a minimal fee for the service. Nearest Railway Station - Udupi Railway Station Nearest Airport - Mangalore Airport

Coin Museum Udupi

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Which place can be the best one for knowing about the ancient history of the earliest currency that was used in the then times. This museum is a 125-year-old building and houses a vast collection of the coins that were used during the Mughal India, British India, and the coins that were discovered during the excavations. The coin museum of Udupi is an amazing place for the ones that have a special taste in the ancient history. It Is Known For:- 1) The coin museum in Udupi houses an exotic collection of coins 2) The building itself is an ancient structure and is 125-years-old 3) One can see the amazing coins that are presented in the galleries here. There are the coins from the pre-modern era and the modern era that are displayed in the gallery 4) Not only the Indian currency, there are coins of the different foreign lands exhibited here. A rough estimation says that there are more than 1300 coins in this museum 5) In order to enhance the collection, the coin collectors are free to donate their personal collection to this museum and assisting it to improve it further6) The banking history of India is also showcased here in a beautiful manner Best Time To Visit:- Coin Museum in Udupi is a huge crowd puller and never fails to attract the visitors on an extensive scale. This museum is an enchanting place for the ancient coin lovers and welcomes the guests throughout the year. The entry to this museum is free for the people of all age groups. Watch Out! The Coin Museum in Udupi is run by the government and thus, remains closed on all the national holidays and festivals. A prior confirmation before visiting the place is a wise choice. Reaching There:- Due to the infrastructural development of roads, railways, and airports, reaching Udupi is no more a tough task. Frequent flights and service of trains are available from all major cities of Karnataka and other nearby states. Commuting within the city can be done best by hiring the service of the local transit like the buses, taxis, and autos. Nearest Railway Station - Udupi Railway Station Nearest Airport - Mangalore Airport