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List of museums in [[Karnataka]], [[India]].

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! S.No
! Museum Name
! City
! Type
! Established
! Jurisdiction
! Collections
|-
| 1.
| Zoology Museum, Karnatak Science College
| Dharwad
| Zoology
| 1947
| [[Karnatak University]]
| Established in 1947 by Prof. P.W.Gideon. This museum houses some of the rare specimens of Pisces, Amphibians, Reptiles, Aves and Mammals. They are nearly 2500 animals are present in this museum.
|-
|2
|[[Government Museum (Bangalore)|Government Museum]]<ref name="govmuslist">{{cite web|url=http://kannadasiri.kar.nic.in/archaeology/eng/museums.htm|accessdate=16 March 2013|title=List of Government Museums in Karnataka|publisher=Department of Archaeology and Museums, Karnataka}}</ref>
[[File:Government Museum Banglore 305.jpg|100px]]
| Bangalore
| [[Museum#Archaeology museums|Archaeological]]
| 1865
| Directorate of Archaeology & Museums, Karnataka<ref>{{cite web |url=http://kannadasiri.kar.nic.in/archaeology/eng/e-index.htm|accessdate=16 March 2013|title=Government of Department of Archaeology and Museums, Karnataka}}</ref>
| Museum has a rare collection of archaeological and geological artifacts including old jewellery, sculpture, coins and inscriptions. The museum is also home to the [[Halmidi inscription]], the earliest [[Kannada]] inscription ever found (450 AD).<ref name="hindumushist">{{cite news|title=Nuggets of heritage stored for posterity|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/article2994261.ece|date=14 March 2012|author=S. K. Aruni|location=Bangalore|publisher=The Hindu|accessdate=2012-12-03}}</ref>
|-
|3
|[[Aloyseum]]
[[File:Konkani Institute.jpg|100px]]
| [[Mangalore]]
| [[Museum#Archaeology museums|Archaeological]]
| 1913
| [[St. Aloysius College (Mangalore)]]
| Museum has a rare collection of archaeological and geological artifacts including [[Roman currency|Roman coins]], swords from [[Abyssinia]], [[Berlin Wall]] remnants, Italian drawings, whale skeleton, etc.
|-
| 4
| [[Kempegowda Museum]]
[[File:Mayo hall cour complex.jpg|100px]]
| Bangalore
| [[Heritage center]]
| 2011
| [[Government of Karnataka]]
| Museum is dedicated to [[Yelahanka]] chieftain [[Kempe Gowda I|Kempegowda]] (1513-1569) who is the founder of [[Bangalore]] city. The museum has Kempegowda's statue as well as posters and pictures of forts, temples, reservoirs and inscriptions from his time.
|-
| 5
| [[Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Viswewaraya Museum website|url=http://www.vismuseum.org.in/|publisher=Viswewaraya Museum|accessdate=16 March 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130323210438/http://www.vismuseum.org.in/|archive-date=23 March 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref>
[[File:Viswesarayya Technology Museum Banglore 504.jpg|100px]]
| Bangalore
| [[Museum#Science museums|Science Museum]]
| 1965
| National Council of Science Museums<ref>{{cite web|title=National Council of Science Museums website|url=http://ncsm.gov.in/|publisher=National Council of Science Museums|accessdate=16 March 2013}}</ref>
| Museum was instituted as part of the centenary celebrations of the engineer-statesman Sir M. Visvesvaraya (1861–1962). Artifacts related to Engines, transportation, telecommunication, aviation, rockets, computational device.
|-
| 6
| [[HAL Aerospace Museum|HAL heritage and Aerospace Museum]]<ref>{{cite web|title=HAL Heritage and Aerospace Museum|url=http://www.hal-india.com/heritage.asp|publisher=HAL|accessdate=16 March 2013}}</ref>
[[File:HAL HJT-36 Sitara at HAL Aerospace Museum HALMUS01.jpg|100px]]
| Bangalore
| Aerospace
| 2001
| [[Hindustan Aeronautics Limited|HAL]]
| Museum showcases the growth of the Indian aviation industry and [[Hindustan Aeronautics Limited|HAL]] for six decades. The Museum is maintained by HAL (one of Asia's largest [[Aerospace]] companies). Showcases of Indian aviation industry & HAL. Aircraft, helicopters, engine models, Flight simulators, a mock Air Traffic Control Tower.
|-
| 7
| Karnataka Folk Museum<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bangalore.clickindia.com/tourism/karnatakafolkmuseum.html |title=Karnataka Folk Museum in Bangalore - Folk Museum - Bangalore Karnataka Folk Museum - Bangalore |publisher=Bangalore.clickindia.com |date= |accessdate=2013-03-20}}</ref>
| Bangalore
| Folk life, art
|
| Janapada trust<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.janapadaloka.org/en_janapadaloka.html |title=English Version :: |publisher=Janapada Loka |date= |accessdate=2013-03-20 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130415035457/http://www.janapadaloka.org/en_janapadaloka.html |archive-date=15 April 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
| Museum is located in a 15-acre campus at Kumara Park West. It has an excellent collection of Folk puppets, costumes, utensils, instruments, weapons and masks. Folk music collections and folk dance videotapes.
|-
| 8
| Gandhi Bhavan<ref>{{cite web|author=gandhibhavanbangalore.blogspot.com |url=http://www.gandhibhavanbangalore.blogspot.com/ |title=Gandhi Bhavan Bangalore Activities |publisher=Gandhibhavanbangalore.blogspot.com |date=2010-05-19 |accessdate=2013-03-20}}</ref>
<center>[[File:Gandhi.jpg|80px]]</center>
| Bangalore
| Gandhi's life
| 1965
| Gandhi Smarak Nidhi
| The Museum at Kumarapark is showcase of [[Mahatma Gandhi|Mahatma Gandhi's]] life. It houses a photo gallery, his letters, a library and audio visuals.
|-
| 9
| Madras Sappers Museum & Archives
[[File:The_Queen's_Own_Madras_Sappers_and_Miners,_Review_Order.jpg|100px]]
| Bangalore
| [[Museum#Military and war museums|Military museum]]
| 1979
| [[Madras Sappers]]
| Museum showcases the history of the [[Madras Engineer Group]] (called the Sappers, established in 1803). The Madras Sappers are the oldest regiment of the [[Indian Army Corps of Engineers|Corps of Engineers]] of the [[Indian Army]]. The museum chronicles their history and achievements and houses armoury used by the regiment, medals, their attire and a sports gallery. This museum can be accessed with special permission from the Army.
|-
| 10
| [[NIMHANS Brain Museum]]
<Center>[[File:MRI brain.jpg|80px]]</center>
| Bangalore
| Anatomical Museum
|
| Department of [[Neuropathology]], [[NIMHANS]]
| Museum showcases the human brain and its functions. It is located at [[National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences]] (NIMHANS).<ref>{{cite news|title=Over 600 samples on display at Nimhans' Brain Museum|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-04-23/bangalore/29466141_1_frontal-cortex-brain-diseases-adult-brain|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120405052322/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-04-23/bangalore/29466141_1_frontal-cortex-brain-diseases-adult-brain|url-status=dead|archive-date=5 April 2012|first=Jayashree|last=Nandi|date=23 Apr 2011|agency=TNN|location=Bangalore|work=[[The Times of India]]|accessdate=2013-02-20}}</ref> The Museum seeks to help visitors see the brain, understand how it works and get an insight into the kind of diseases that can affect it. The museum has a diverse collection of over 600 brain samples and is the result of over 30 years of research.
|-
| 11
| Law Museum
[[File:Karnataka High Court.jpg|100px]]
| Bangalore
| Law
| 2006
| [[Karnataka High Court]]
| Museum is dedicated to the legal profession. It was the brainchild of [[Karnataka High Court]] Chief justice [[Cyriac Joseph]]. The museum houses an original print of the [[Constitution of India]], articles and documents related to the legal profession, seals, insignia and books. It also showcases the history of the High Court and the development of courts over the ages.
|-
| 12
| [[Philatelic Museum (Bangalore)|Philatelic Museum]]
<center>[[File:India 1947 Ashoka Lions 1 and half annas.jpg|70px]]</center>
| Bangalore
| Philatelic Museum
| -
| General Post Office
| Museum is located at the first floor of the Bangalore General Post Office near [[Vidhana Soudha]]. It showcases numerous stamps from various time periods.
|-
| 13
| Legends Motorcycle Museum
[[File:Cezet-502-00.jpg|100px]]
| Bangalore
| Vintage motorcycles
| defunct
| Private collector
| The Museum is a collection of 20 plus vintage motorcycles in working condition whose vintage dates back to 1924. The Museum is the lifelong collection of motorcycle enthusiast SK Prabhu. The museum walls are covered with biker memorabilia and photographs. The collection includes a 1924 BSA 250 cc, a [[Cezeta]] 1962 and some rare motorcycles from World War II: the [[BSA M20]] 1942 500 cc, James ML 1942 and the [[Norton Motorcycle Company|Norton 500cc]] 1942.
|-
| 14
| [[Regional Museum of Natural History Mysore|Regional Museum of Natural History]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Regional Museum of Natural History|url=http://nmnh.nic.in/mysore.htm|publisher= Ministry of Environment and Forests|accessdate=16 March 2013}}</ref>
| Mysore
| [[Museum#Natural history museums|Natural history museums]]
| 1995
| [[Ministry of Environment and Forests (India)|Ministry of Environment and Forests]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://moef.nic.in |title=Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India |publisher=Moef.nic.in |date= |accessdate=2013-03-20}}</ref>
|
|-
| 15
| [[Folk Lore Museum Mysore|Folklore Museum]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uni-mysore.ac.in/folklore-museum/ |title=Folklore Museum » University of Mysore |publisher=Uni-mysore.ac.in |date= |accessdate=2013-03-20}}</ref>
[[File:Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion.JPG|100px]]
| Mysore
| Folklore exhibits
| 1968
| [[University of Mysore]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uni-mysore.ac.in |title=Home » University of Mysore |publisher=Uni-mysore.ac.in |date=2013-03-16 |accessdate=2013-03-20}}</ref>
| 6500 exhibits covering folklore, large dolls, literature & art.
|-
| 16
| [[Jaganmohan Palace#Art Gallery|Jayachamarajendra Museum]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://travel2karnataka.com/jayachamarajendra.htm |title=Jayachamarajendra Museum Karnataka |publisher=Travel2karnataka.com |date= |accessdate=2013-03-20}}</ref>
[[File:Jagan mohan palace2.jpg|100px]]
| Mysore
| Art Gallery and Palace
| 1915
|
| 2000+ paintings of Mysore, Mughal, Shantiniketan styles. Ravivarma and Roerich's work.
|-
| 17
| [[Railway Museum Mysore|Mysore Rail Museum]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.irfca.org/gallery/Heritage/mys-museum/ |title=The Indian Railways Fan Club Photo Gallery - Mysore Railway Museum |publisher=IRFCA |date= |accessdate=2013-03-20}}</ref>
[[File:Train Engine Mysore Rail Museum.JPG|100px]]
| Mysore
| Rail heritage.
| 1979
| [[Indian Railways]]
| Photos & objects related to the development of rail. Royal coaches of Mysore Maharaja from 1899.
|-
| 18
| Government Museum, Rangaiahna Bagilu, Chitradurga<ref name="govmuslist" />
| [[Chitradurga]]
| [[Museum#Archaeology museums|Archaeological]]
| -
| Directorate of Archaeology & Museums, Karnataka
| Collection of archaeological and geological artifacts.
|-
| 19
| [[Government Museum (Shivappa Nayaka Palace), Shivamogga]]<ref name="govmuslist" />
<center> [[File:Shivappa Nayaka Palace and garden.JPG|100px]] </center>
| [[Shimoga]]
| [[Museum#Archaeology museums|Archaeological]]
| -
| Directorate of Archaeology & Museums, Karnataka
| Collection of archaeological and geological artifacts. Palacial residence of [[Shivappa Nayaka]], 17th-century chieftain of the coastal areas and successors of the [[Vijayanagara Empire]]. The palace has two levels and is built of wood. The museum is housed in the courtyard and has numerous exquisitely carved sculptures, many of them from [[Balligavi]], [[Kalkere]] and Somapura. Some of the notable pieces of work are [[narasimha|Ugra Narasimha]] and [[Mahishasuramardini|Mahishasura Mardhini]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://anushankarn.blogspot.in/2012/11/shivappa-nayaka-palace-shimoga.html | title=Shivappa Nayaka palace and Museum | publisher=Anu Shankar | date=9 November 2012 | accessdate=17 March 2013}}</ref>
|-
| 20
| Government Museum, Hassan<ref name="govmuslist" />
| [[Hassan, Karnataka|Hassan]]
| [[Museum#Archaeology museums|Archaeological]]
| 1976<ref name="toihassan" />
| Directorate of Archaeology & Museums, Karnataka
| Museum is home to 400-year-old chariot from Sowmyakeshava temple of Ambuga village. 70 sculptures from nearby [[Belur, Karnataka|Belur]] and [[Halebidu]] temple towns. A variety of [[Palm-leaf manuscript|palm leaf manuscripts]] of Indian ancient epics like [[Ramayana]] (Sundara Kanda, Ayodhya Kanda, Yudha Kanda), Sri Krishna Charitra and the Shukasaptadikatha. 300 sculptures of [[Vishnu]], [[Shiva]], [[Virabhadra|Veerabadra]] and other deities. An enormous collection of rare historical objects and weapons of the [[Vijayanagara Empire|Vijayanagara kings]], [[Hoysala]]s and the [[Palaiyakkarar|Palegars]]. A rare collection of 110 copper coins from the era of [[Tipu Sultan]], [[Kingdom of Mysore|Mysore Maharajas]], [[Portuguese India|Portuguese]], the [[East India Company]] and [[Queen Victoria]] are displayed here.<ref name="toihassan">{{cite news | url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-06-14/mysore/28308245_1_museum-plans-rare-collection-chariots | title=Maharaja Park museum readies for Chariot Road | date=14 Jun 2010 | agency=TNN | work=[[The Times of India]] | accessdate=17 March 2013}}{{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>
|-
| 21
| Government Museum, Madikeri<ref name="govmuslist" />
| [[Madikeri]]
| [[Museum#Archaeology museums|Archaeological]]
| 1970
| Directorate of Archaeology & Museums, Karnataka
| Collection of archaeological and geological artifacts. Museum contains costumes of the [[History of Kodagu|Coorg]] rulers and the British, bronze statues, inscriptions, coins, armaments, sculptures and wooden carvings from the 11th century.
|-
| 22
| [[Srimathi Bhai Memorial Government Museum|Srimanthi Bai Memorial Government Museum, Bijai]]<ref name="govmuslist" />
[[File:Seemanthi Bai Government Museum Bejai Mangaluru - 2.jpg|100px]]
| [[Mangalore]]
| [[Museum#Archaeology museums|Archaeological]]
| -
| Directorate of Archaeology & Museums, Karnataka
| Collection of archaeological and geological artifacts.
|-
| 23
| Government Museum, Gadag<ref name="govmuslist" />
| [[Gadag]]
| [[Museum#Archaeology museums|Archaeological]]
| -
| Directorate of Archaeology & Museums, Karnataka
| Collection of archaeological and geological artifacts.
|-
| 24
| K.R.C.M. Government Museum, Kittur<ref name="govmuslist" />
| [[Belgaum District]]
| [[Museum#Archaeology museums|Archaeological]]
| -
| Directorate of Archaeology & Museums, Karnataka
| Collection of archaeological and geological artifacts.
|-
| 25
| Government Museum, [[Hoovina Hadagali]]<ref name="govmuslist" />
| [[Bellary District]]
| [[Museum#Archaeology museums|Archaeological]]
| -
| Directorate of Archaeology & Museums, Karnataka
| Collection of archaeological and geological artifacts.
|-
| 26
| Government Museum, Raichur<ref name="govmuslist" />
| [[Raichur]]
| [[Museum#Archaeology museums|Archaeological]]
| -
| Directorate of Archaeology & Museums, Karnataka
| Collection of archaeological and geological artifacts.
|-
| 27
| Government Museum, Gulbarga<ref name="govmuslist" />
| [[Gulbarga]]
| [[Museum#Archaeology museums|Archaeological]]
| -
| Directorate of Archaeology & Museums, Karnataka
| Collection of archaeological and geological artifacts.
|-
| 28
| Government Museum, Basavakalyana, Bidar District<ref name="govmuslist" />
| [[Bidar District]]
| [[Museum#Archaeology museums|Archaeological]]
| -
| Directorate of Archaeology & Museums, Karnataka
| Collection of archaeological and geological artifacts.
|-
| 29
| Museum of Anatomy and Pathology<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Mangalore/renovated-museum-of-anatomy-inaugurated-in-manipal/article4090293.ece | title=Renovated museum of anatomy inaugurated in Manipal | date=12 November 2012 | newspaper=The Hindu | accessdate=10 December 2019 | location=Manipal}}</ref>
| [[Manipal]]
| Anatomical Museum
| -
| [[Manipal University]]
| Specimen of human body parts and organs, large collection of animal carcasses, skeletons and bones.
|-
| 30
| Tipu Sultan Museum, Srirangapatna<ref>{{cite web | url=http://asi.nic.in/asi_museums_srirangapatna.asp | title=ASI India, Srirangapatna Museum | publisher=Archaeological Survey of India | accessdate=17 March 2013}}</ref>
| [[Srirangapatna]]
| [[Museum#Archaeology museums|Archaeological]]
| -
| [[Archaeological Survey of India]]
| Collection of archaeological and geological artefacts.
|-
| 31
| History Museum
| [[Dharwad]]
| Archaeological
| -
| [[Karnataka University]]
| Collection of archaeological artefacts.
|-
| 32
| Geology Museum
| [[Dharwad]]
| Geological
| -
| [[Karnataka University]]
| Collection of geological artefacts.
|-
| 33
| [[Manjusha Museum]]
| [[Dharmasthala]]
| Antiques, Cars
| -
| Private collection
| Collection of coins, antiques, paintings, artifacts, temple chariots, vintage and classic cars
|-
| 34
| [[Janapada Loka]]
| [[Ramanagara]]
| Folk arts
| -
| Private collection
| Collection of the village folk arts
|-
| 35
| R. K. Narayan Museum<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/A-guide-to-the-R.K.-Narayan-museum/article14555358.ece |title=A guide to the R.K. Narayan museum |last=Rao |first=Mahesh |date=7 August 2016 |work=The Hindu |access-date=7 December 2018}}</ref>
[[File:R.K.Narayanan Museum.jpg|100px]]
| [[Mysore]]
| [[Historic house museum]]
| 2016
| Mysore City Corporation
| Residence of famous author [[R. K. Narayan]]. Books, awards and personal artifacts. Residence was reclaimed by activists prior to demolition. Location: Backside of Akashvani, Mysore. 10.00 am to 5.00 pm. Tuesday Holiday. Free entrance.
|}

==See also==
*[[List of museums in India]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Museums in Karnataka| ]]
[[Category:Lists of museums in India|Karnataka]]
[[Category:Lists of tourist attractions in Karnataka|Museums]]
[[Category:Lists of buildings and structures in Karnataka|Museums]]

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>Naveenpyatimani at 16:50, 12 October 2021