District Archaeological Museum

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Location: Building No.2, 6-385, opposite Busstand Road, Sai Nagar, Karimnagar, Telangana 505001, India.

Visiting time: 1-2 hours.

The District Archaeological and Heritage Museum is a must-visit place if you are in the city of Nizamabad. This visit would surely give meaning to your trip. If you want to explore the history of the city, then it is one of the most important places to visit and if you want to brush your learning on the evolution of humans from apes, it also serves as a temple of knowledge.

Attraction

This museum is a center of attraction for those people who love to explore history. So yes, if you’re also an explorer and lover of history then it’s a must-visit place for you as well. So don’t miss the chance while in Nizamabad.

History

District Archaeological Museum

In October 2001, the museum was opened and has been partitioned into three different sections. The Archaeological section is the first section, the Sculptural gallery is the second one and the Bronze gallery is the third. How the historic town contributed to the history of ancient as well as modern India, each of these sections shown in detail. One can glance at the tools and equipment that were used by humans in the period between 50000 and 5000 B.C, in the Archaeological section.

Inside/Outside Views

District Archaeological Museum

Tools belonging from the Paleolithic, Neolithic, and also the later Stone Age as well are also exhibited in this section. Pottery from the Megalithic Age is also kept here in the Archeological section, and to human civilization, has been dated as belonging which gained prosperity between 1000 B.C and 3rd century B.C. You must make sure that you check out the coin collection of the Medieval period when you are at the museum. From the ruling period of the Satavahanas, Kakatiyas, Qutub Shahis, and Ikshvakus the collection includes coins.

Opening Hours

Monday 10.30am – 5:00pm

Tuesday 10.30am – 5:00pm

Wednesday 10.30am – 5:00pm

Thursday 10.30am – 5:00pm

Friday Closed

Saturday 10.30am – 5:00pm

Sunday 10.30am – 5:00pm

Entry & Others Fees

The amount is very little to get access inside the amusing museum. For adults, it’s 3 RS and for children, it’s 1 RS.

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How to Reach

In the heart of Nizamabad town which is connected to Hyderabad, the District Archaeological and Heritage Museum is located, 175 km away, through road and rail transport.

BY AIR: The Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad is the closest airport situated in Hyderabad. From the airport, you can hire a cab or taxi to the palace.

BY TRAIN: Like Mumbai, Chennai, Delhi, Kochi, Visakhapatnam, Bengaluru, and Kolkata, Hyderabad is well connected with all major cities of India, being the headquarter of South Central Railway. At Nampally and Kachiguda there are also railway stations. At Secunderabad railway station, trains leaving from these two stations can also be boarded.

BY ROAD: From the bus stand, regular services of state roadways and privately owned buses of the city are available. With important cities and states, roads are also well connected. To reach your desired destination, you can also hire rented cars or taxis.