The District Archaeological Museum, Nizamabad, established in 2001, is located in Tilak Garden, which was established by the eighth and last Nizam of Hyderabad, Mir Osman Ali Khan. The museum, which is maintained by the Department of Heritage, Telangana, has its artefacts spread out over three sections viz. the archaeological section, the sculptural gallery and the bronze and decorative gallery. Palaeolithic, neolithic and microlithic tools from 50,000 to 5000 BCE, along with pottery and iron objects from 1000 BCE to the 3rd century BCE make up the displays in the archaeological section. The coin collection includes gold coins recovered from Bodhan and coins from various dynasties such as Vishnukundina, Kakatiya, Ikshvaku and Satavahana. The third gallery, the bronze and decorative gallery, has bronze articles ranging from the Chalukya period to the Vijayanagara period. Bidriware, objects fashioned out of porcelain and enamel, swords, arrows, daggers and various sorts of arms and armour with decorative gold inlay work are also displayed. Along with these exhibits, the museum also has a collection of medieval miniature paintings along with modern paintings.

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Museum administered by

State Government

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Address:

Tilak Gardens, Khaleelwadi, Nizamabad, Telangana - 503001

Visiting Time:

Sunday: 10:30 am - 5:00 pm
Monday: 10:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday: 10:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday: 10:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday: 10:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 10:30 am - 5:00 pm

Entry Fees:

Entry is free.

Established:
2001