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Tourist Destination |
Amaravati Archaeological Museum
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City |
Amaravati |
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State |
Andhra Pradesh |
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Location |
South India |
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Our Official Website |
About:
The Amaravati Archaeological Museum is situated in Amaravati near Vijayvada and display a wide variety of antiques found during excavations dating back to 200 B.C. It has three different galleries. Prehistoric artistic heritage such as Purnakumbha designs, Lotus designs the standing Buddha dating back to 700 B.C., Agni Skanda, the dome and a throne under a Bodhi tree are displayed in the first gallery. A life-like image of Buddha, some currency and artifacts belonging to that period are seen in the second gallery. Sculptures dating back to 100 B.C. such as Yakshi, Dharma Chakra and Bodhisatvas are displayed in the third gallery and the most eye catching thing in the museum is the Nandishwara, which is a life-like sculpture of a bull. In order to preserve the delicate artifacts of the museum, the gallery has been de-humidified and is always properly air-conditioned.
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How to reach
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Nearest Airport: Vijaywada Nearest Railway Station: Vijaywada Nearest Bus Station: NTR bus station
Nearest Bus Station: Konark Bus Station
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Opening Hours |
Opening Time: 09:00 AM Closing Time : 05:00 PM |
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Temperature |
During winter 18°C to 28°C and During summer 28°C to 38°C |
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Best Time to Visit |
October to February |
Monument: Amaravati Archaeological Museum
Indian Fees: Rs. 5/-
SAARC: Rs. 5/-
BIMSTEC: Rs. 5/-
FOREIGNER: Rs. 5/-