A museum primarily acquires, preserve, investigate, communicate and demonstrate artifacts and specimens for purposes of understanding, education, enjoyment and for public benefit. The city of Bangalore has a rich historical past. Along with it Bangalore boasts now of being the hub of technology in India. Museums are brilliant ways to preserve and showcase both the heritage and help common people understand modern science in an easy manner.
Bangalore Museums have been careful about offering programs and activities for a range of audiences, including adults, children, and families, as well as for more specific visitors. Some of the museums might not allow physical contact with the associated artifacts for preservation but in recent times trends have been towards developing interactive museums with hands-on experience.
The subject matter in Bangalore Museums is varied and range from folk museums to aquariums and planetariums. Bangalore being a city of historical importance also exhibits age old art and architecture providing an extensive glimpse into the rich legacy. Natural history, geology, art, sculpture and numismatics are some of the broad divisions under which relics dating back up to 5,000 years are on display. You can also have a glance of how things were like during the times of Mohenjodaro civilization.
Marvel at the mind-boggling facts of the Universe in Bangalore's very own planetarium or take a peek at the colorful world under water in the city's aquarium. Explore the mystery of science in the technological museums or get familiar with the folklore, masks, costumes and weapons of the ethnic people. Whatever your choice is, all bangalore's museums are presented in a user-friendly manner, maintained and demonstrated for easy access to the mysteries of past, present and future.
- Karnataka Folk Museum
- Government Aquarium
- Government Museum
- Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium
