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Government Museum |
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This is one of the oldest museums in the country and was opened in 1886. It has 18 galleries housing Neolithic finds from the Chandravalli excavations
and from the Indus Valley. It also has an exquisite collection of coins, art, textiles,
Thanjavur paintings and Vijaynagar, Hoysala sculptures as well as some fine pieces
from Halebid and some antique jewelry and geology. The Museum is on Kasturba road
along the southern edge of Cubbon Park. It is terribly maintained but it is worth
a visit. (Timings: daily 10 am - 5 pm;except Mon Admission: free). |
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The State Archeological Museum |
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Situated
in Cubbon Park this is similar to the Attara Kacheri with the same red colour and
architectural style. The original block was designed and built by Colonel Sankey,
in 1876. Several wings have been added on in the later years, all of which remarkably
conform to the parent style. The original collection in the museum belonged to B.
L. Rice of the Mysore Gazetteer. Being one of the oldest museums in the country,
it has an exquisite collection of coins, sculptures, old paintings, inscriptions
and excavated items. Timings: 10 am to 5 pm . Monday is a holiday. Admission is
by tickets.
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Visvesvaraya Industrial & Technological Museum |
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This
museum is a tribute to the brilliance of Sir M. Visvesvaraya, one of the architects
of modern Karnataka. Browse through this building to get an idea of working models
of different machines. One of the specialties of the museum is the mobile science
exhibition which tours the state the whole year round. It displays an airplane and
steam engine in its compound. There is a comprehensive range of exhibits on electronics, motor
power and the uses and properties of wood and metal. Inside there are five galleries,
each dedicated to a particular aspect of technology.
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A wonderland of information about
the marvels of science. The museum has several rooms, each devoted to one discipline
of technology. Approach the room of electronics and the door opens on its own accord,
step in and the lights come on, seat yourself and music fills the room. You can
monitor your voice as you speak, and learn how things are made - from motion pictures
to alarms.
The museum portrays the application of science and technology in industry
and human welfare. Seminars, demonstrations, lectures and film shows on scientific
subjects are organized periodically. The Mobile Science Exhibition, a special feature
of the museum, tours all over the State throughout the year. Visitors who have a
deep interest in popular science can work on some of the exhibits here. The highlight
of the museum are the five galleries Engine hall, Electronic Technology Gallery,
Kimbe Paper Metals Gallery, Popular Science Gallery and Childrens' Science Gallery.
Interestingly, this 125-year-old museum is extremely popular with school kids. It
is located on Kasturba Road
Bangalore. Timings: 10 am to 5:30 pm. |
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