Best Museums and Galleries to Visit in Lucknow
4 Best Museums and Galleries to Visit in Lucknow
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Indira Gandhi Planetarium, Lucknow
Also known as the Taramandal show Indira Gandhi Planetarium is situated at the Surajkund Park, on the banks of the River Gomti. The exclusive design of the building in the shape of Saturn with five rings surrounded by a pool of water captivates one and all. Equipped with a state of the art projection system, digital sound system, full-blown air conditioning facility, and a lift ramp for physically challenged it hosts several science exhibitions and astronomy shows throughout the year. Its virtual trips to space punctuated with gorgeous galaxies help satiate the curiosity space enthusiasts. Various models of the Indian satellites and informative data about celebrated Indian scientists like Aryabhatt, Varahamihira, etc are also exhibited here.
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State Museum, Lucknow
The four-story State Museum is housed within the premises of the Lucknow Zoo. It is one of the oldest museums in the city and has been the chief center of attraction for history buffs. It has several galleries dedicated to different eras and studies like Indian sculpture gallery, Nawabs art, and coin gallery, archaeological gallery, Jain art gallery, Buddha gallery, metal art gallery, Egyptian gallery, a natural history gallery, and others. It showcases a broad spectrum of artifacts ranging from natural history objects from the Stone Age. It exhibits a rich collection of coins, sculptures, prehistoric tools, manuscripts, paintings, bronze images. One of the major attractions of the museum is Egyptian mummy and wooden burial boxes from 1000 BC.
Shaheed Smarak, Lucknow
The Martyrs' Memorial, located in Lucknow, is a prominent and iconic memorial dedicated to the memory of the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the independence of India. The memorial stands as a symbol of honor and memory of those who sacrificed their lives in the struggle against British colonial rule and other important historical events. This is a proof of his bravery and a source of inspiration for the coming generations.
Hussainabad Picture Gallery, Lucknow
Hussainabad Picture Gallery, located in the heart of Lucknow, is a cultural gem that displays an impressive collection of historical paintings, drawings and artefacts. It is an integral part of the Hussainabad Imambara complex and provides a unique insight into the rich artistic and cultural heritage of the region. Visitors can immerse themselves in the exquisite art and history displayed within the gallery walls.
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