Government District Museum Shimoga
| Place | Shimoga |
|---|---|
| State | Karnataka |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 1982 |
| Museum Type | Archaeological and Heritage. |
| National Importance Museum | No |
| Address | Lat. 130 49' N; Long. 750 02' E, Double Road, SPM Rd, Lashkar Mohalla, KR Puram, Shivamogga, Karnataka 577202 |
| Visiting Time | 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM (Closed on Mondays and Government Holidays) |
| Entry Fee | Free Entry |
Museum Introduction
The Government Museum in Shimoga is housed within the historic 17th-century Shivappa Nayaka Palace, located on the banks of the Tunga River. It serves as a regional center for the preservation of antiquities from the Keladi, Chalukya, and Hoysala dynasties. The museum is a protected monument under the Karnataka State Department of Archaeology.
General Collections
The collection features a wide array of stone sculptures, hero stones (Veeragallu), and sati stones. It also contains ancient Kannada inscriptions, palm-leaf manuscripts, coins, and weaponry recovered from nearby archaeological excavations.
Unique Historical Collections
The museum is renowned for its extensive collection of 12th-century Hoysala and Jain sculptures, as well as a significant series of inscribed hero stones dating from the 11th to the 16th centuries.
Additional Information
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
|---|---|
| Notes | While traditionally attributed to the Keladi ruler Shivappa Nayaka, architectural evidence suggests the current rosewood-pillared structure was likely built or significantly modified by Hyder Ali in the 18th century. |
| Artifacts | 12th-century Mahishasura Mardhini sculpture, 14th-century Sun God (Surya) from Kannuru, 12th-century Yoga Narasimha from Harakere, 12th-century Adinath Tirthankara from Gurupura, and various Hoysala-era stone inscriptions. |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details | 08182-226146 |
Artifact Gallery
