Archaeological Museum (Vijayapura Museum)
| Place | Bijapur |
|---|---|
| State | Karnataka |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 1912 |
| Museum Type | Archaeological, Site Museum |
| National Importance Museum | Yes |
| Address | Old Golgumbaz, Jadar Galli, Vijayapura, Karnataka 586104 |
| Visiting Time | 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM (Closed on Fridays) |
| Entry Fee | ₹5 (This is the specific museum fee a separate entry fee of ₹25 for Indians/SAARC or ₹300 for Forei |
Museum Introduction
Established in 1892 as a district museum and reorganized as a site museum in 1967 (with further development in 1982), it is housed in the historic Naqqar Khana (Trumpet House) of the Gol Gumbaz complex. The building itself is an architectural marvel of the Adil Shahi period, featuring elevated platforms and lofty arches.
General Collections
The museum houses artifacts from the 6th to 18th centuries CE, including Brahmanical and Jaina sculptures, inscriptions in various languages (Sanskrit, Arabic, Persian, Kannada), weaponry, coins, miniature paintings, and China porcelain.
Unique Historical Collections
The museum features a significant collection of Adil Shahi dynasty artifacts, including rare Persian and Arabic manuscripts of the Holy Quran and an impressive arsenal of medieval weaponry and chain mail armor.
Additional Information
| Archaeological Survey of India | Yes |
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| Notes | The museum is unique for being located within the same complex as the Gol Gumbaz, the mausoleum of Muhammad Adil Shah, which features the world's second-largest unsupported dome. |
| Artifacts | Inscribed stone slabs, miniature paintings of the Adil Shahi school, 11th-century Jaina Tirthankara sculptures, Chinese porcelain, medieval daggers (Khanjar), and Persian manuscripts. |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details | 8352-250728 |
| Email ID | museumvijayapura.asi@gmail.com |