Hyderabad is possibly one of the best cities to be in if you love history, or just have a penchant to discover new things in Indian museums. From historical museums that stock some of the oldest antiques in the world to whimsical ones, Hyderabad has a host of museums you can discover leisurely. Here are 12 places to visit in Hyderabad if you're a museum person.
12 Places To Visit In Hyderabad If You're A Museum Person
Salar Jung Museum
The most iconic museum in Hyderabad, Salarjung Museum houses the world's largest one-man collection of antiques collected by Nawab Mir Yousuf Ali Khan Salar Jung III, the former Prime Minister of the 7th Nizam of Hyderabad. It houses extensive collection of antiques including weapons, crockery, and art collected from all around the world. One of the main attractions of the place is the Grand Clock which is run mechanically, the clock contains puppets that get activated at specific times during the day. Another piece of art you cannot miss is the Veiled Rebecca acquired from Rome — the statue is carved in a way that looks like a woman is covered in a thin piece of cloth., it is stunning to say the least. The craftsmanship is par excellence, which makes Salarjung a must visit.
Nizam's Museum
Telangana State Archaeology Museum
YK Antiques Museum
Sudha Car Museum
Chowmahalla Palace
Nehru Centenary Tribal Museum
Surendrapuri Mythological Museum
Rail Museum
Health Museum
This one's not for the faint of hearted, but if you're an anatomy enthusiast then head to the Health Museum in Lakdikapul. Aside from the various facts on health and how to maintain your body, the museum also has various organs like the brain, a human foetus, and others on display. The place was inaugurated in 1948. And even though the museum is not well maintained, go here if you'd like to take a look at all the human organs and even a skeleton on display.
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Mahatma Gandhi Digital Museum
The Mahatma Gandhi Digital Museum is the first permanent interactive museum on Peace Truth Ahimsa in India. They provide different programmes for students and individuals depicting the various facets of Mahatma Gandhi and the work he did throughout his life, including the celebrities he met, his work in South Africa to name a few things. The museum also has a mobile store where you can purchase souvenirs, ranging from apparel, books, bags, desktop accessories, figurines, personal accessories, timepieces, and writing instruments.
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