Telangana State Archaeology Museum, Hyderabad

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Entry Fee & Ticket

Timings:- This museum opens from 10 am to 5 pm and is closed on Fridays. Entry Fee:- The museum charges Rs 10 for adults and Rs 5 for children. | Adults ₹10/-, Children ₹5/- (still camera ₹50/-, video ₹200/-)

Opening Time & Days

Museum opening and closing timing is 10:30 AM – 05:00 PM

Open Days

Telangana State Archaeology Museum is open most days except Friday

Best Time to Visit

January, February, March, April

Place Visit With

Family Kids Friends Solo Parents Siblings Youngsters

251 m away

Chikkadpally Metro Station

611 m away

RTC X Roads Metro Station

614 m away

Narayanguda Metro Station

617 m away

Nampally Metro Station

877 m away

Lakdi Ka Pul Metro Station

880 m away

How to Reach Telangana State Archaeology Museum

Here's the closest transport hub for each option, with the distance from Telangana State Archaeology Museum.

By air · Nearest Airport

Fly into Begumpet Airport

5.6 km away
By rail · Nearest Railway Station

Take a train to Nampally Railway Station

1.1 km away

About Telangana State Archaeology Museum

The Telangana State Archaeological Museum is located in the Public Park area of Hyderabad, near the famous Nizam Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) and the Telangana Legislative Assembly. The museum was founded and established during the period of Mir Osman Ali Khan, the 7th Nizam of Hyderabad, who ruled from 1911 to 1948. It was officially opened to the public in 1930. In 1960 it was named Andhra Pradesh State Archaeological Museum. In 2008, a sword and other artefacts of the Nizam were stolen from the museum. After the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in 2014, the museum was renamed as Telangana State Archaeological Museum. The museum began as a repository for the collection of artefacts and historical objects that the Nizams had collected over the centuries.

It houses a vast and diverse collection of sculptures, artefacts, manuscripts, coins and art pieces from different historical periods, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the region. The museum has become an important cultural and tourist attraction in Hyderabad, attracting visitors from across India and the world who come to explore its collections and learn about the history of the region.

Architecture of Telangana State Archaeology Museum

The museum building is a fine example of Indo-Saracenic architecture, characterized by a blend of Indian and Islamic architectural styles. The present museum building reflects Indo-Islamic architecture with delicate domes, high arches, stylized windows and projecting eaves.

Interesting facts about Telangana State Archaeology Museum

The museum serves as an educational and research centre, attracting scholars and researchers interested in archaeology, history and art.Over the years, the museum has undergone renovation and modernization efforts to enhance its facilities, exhibits, and visitor experience.The most popular attraction of this museum is its mummy of the Egyptian Princess Nayshu which was brought to Hyderabad in 1930 by Nasir Nawaz Jung, son-in-law of Asaf Jah VI.There is a huge gallery based on Buddha from the last century. The museum houses a variety of archaeological artefacts from the Nizam and Kakatiya dynasty.

Telangana State Archaeology Museum FAQs:

𝒜. It is located at Assembly, Hyderabad.

𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Telangana State Archaeology Museum: Timings:- This museum opens from 10 am to 5 pm and is closed on Fridays. Entry Fee:- The museum charges Rs 10 for adults and Rs 5 for children. | Adults ₹10/-, Children ₹5/- (still camera ₹50/-, video ₹200/-) Museum opening and closing timing is 10:30 AM – 05:00 PM.

𝒜. You should visit Telangana State Archaeology Museum during January, February, March, April months for best experience.