Visakha Museum
Museum type :
Historical and artifacts museum

Established in :
1980s

Holidays :
Sundays

Visiting Hours :
10:00Am to 5:00Pm

Contact No :
+91-891-2549215

Location :
Andhra Pradesh , India

Display Objects :

Collections available for viewing in the museum include ancient armory, crockery, coins, silk costumes, jewelry, stuffed animals, portraits, manuscripts, letters, diaries, scrapbooks, periodicals, and maps.




Description :

The Visakha Museum is a museum located in Visakhapatnam, India. It was established in 1996 to preserve and protect the history and culture of the region. The museum is located within the premises of the Visakhapatnam Port Trust (VPT). It displays a range of objects, artefacts and photographs related to the history of the city. The museum also houses a library with a collection of books and periodicals related to the history of the region.

The museum has a permanent exhibition which displays objects related to the history and culture of Visakhapatnam. It also has a special section dedicated to the culture and history of the Andhra Pradesh region. The museum also houses a collection of paintings, sculptures and other works of art. It also has a Planetarium and an audio-visual section which provides visitors with an immersive experience of the city’s history. The museum also organizes various activities and programmes like workshops, lectures, and seminars on various topics related to the history, culture and heritage of Visakhapatnam.