District Archaeological Museum, Kurnool
| Place | Kurnool |
|---|---|
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 1999 |
| Museum Type | Archaeological / Site Museum |
| National Importance Museum | No |
| Address | NH40, Alluri Sitarama Raju Nagar, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh 518002 |
| Visiting Time | 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM (Saturday to Thursday Closed on Fridays and Public Holidays.) |
| Entry Fee | ₹3 (Adults) ₹1 (Children) |
Museum Introduction
Established in 1999, this museum serves as a repository for approximately 920 antiquities spanning from the prehistoric era to the late Vijayanagara period. It provides a detailed timeline of Kurnool's evolution, from early Paleolithic cultures to its medieval significance under various Deccan dynasties.
General Collections
The galleries house a vast array of stone sculptures, prehistoric tools, pottery, paintings, and traditional arms. It also features a unique collection of terracotta figurines and architectural pieces like door jambs and lintels retrieved from ancient temple sites.
Unique Historical Collections
Srisailam Submerged Sculptures: A significant collection of nearly 200 stone sculptures recovered from villages submerged by the Srisailam dam, dating from the Chalukyan to late Vijayanagara periods. Prehistoric Chamber: Exhibits rare Lower Paleolithic tools (approx. 300,000 years old) and microliths from Ketavaram, known for its rock paintings.
Additional Information
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
|---|---|
| Notes | The museum building is situated in a serene location next to the Handri River bridge. It features a museum shop at the entrance where visitors can purchase related materials or souvenirs. |
| Artifacts | 9th-century Kubera and Ganesha idols; Nataraja with eight hands; Ancient weapons including peshkabjas, katars, and gold-bordered steel shields; Thalapathralu (palm-leaf manuscripts); Early historic pottery and burial urns. |
| Highly Descriptive | No |
Artifact Gallery
