Bangalore · Sightseeing
Government Museum, Bangalore is a visitor attraction in Bangalore. It is open 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (except all public holidays)(Currently closed temporariily). Entry costs Rs 20/- for Indian nationals. The best time to visit is Year-round.
Founded in 1865, this is one of the oldest museums in India — a red neo-classical building on Kasturba Road holding antiquities from Mohenjo-daro, Halebidu sculpture, coins, inscriptions and geological collections across its galleries.
Tip: Easy to combine with Cubbon Park and the Venkatappa Art Gallery in a single morning.
| Timings | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (except all public holidays)(Currently closed temporariily) |
|---|---|
| Best time to visit | Year-round |
| Location | Venkatappa Art Gallery Building, Kasturba Rd, Ambedkar Veedhi, Sampangi Rama Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001 |
| How to reach | Kasturba Road, on the edge of Cubbon Park |
| Contact number | 080-22864483 |
| Indian Nationals | ₹20 |
|---|---|
| Children (up to 12 years) | ₹10 |
Timings and ticket prices can change — please confirm before your visit.
Government Museum is generally open 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (except all public holidays)(Currently closed temporariily). Timings can change on public holidays, so please reconfirm before your visit.
The entry fee for Government Museum is around ₹20 for Indian nationals. Camera and other charges may apply separately.
The best time to visit Government Museum is Year-round.
Kasturba Road, on the edge of Cubbon Park. It is one of the most-visited places in Bangalore.
Yes. Government Museum is a popular stop on our Bangalore tour packages — we can add it to a custom itinerary with hotel, cab and sightseeing all arranged for your dates and budget.
Do it as a guided tour — hotels, cabs and sightseeing all sorted, customised to your dates.
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