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Government Museum Madikeri

Government Museum Madikeri

 

 

Type of Museum

Archaeological

Year of Establishment

1971

Ownership& Governance

Archaeological survey of India

History/Background

 

 

 

The Government Museum is housed in the Church building that is located in Madikeri fort premises. Even the building itself has historical significance, the architecture is of 165 years old (1855 built church) some of the attraction include a tall Arch over the entrance, spacious Auditorium with transparent painted glass windows.

Measurement

25m*14m

Importance

Kodagu is one of the most naturally decorated Districts of Karnataka and renowned for Coffee, Orange, Cardamom, unique Kodava culture and tradition, dressing pattern and also for the Vernacular language. The Kodavas are still continuing the traditional uniqueness even today. In the fort area Roman-Gothic style Church was built in 1855 with a view of preserving and exhibiting the Historical, Traditional Arte facts of the District this particular Museum was established in 1971 by Government of Karnataka in this imposing Church. The Church can be entered through a grand towered structure which connects to the prayer hall having very beautiful altar. In the background of it there is beautifully executed stained glass painting. 

In this Museum art objects belonging to the Gangas, Kongalvas-Changalvas, the Hoysalas , the Vijayanagara Empire, the Nayakas of Belur, the local chief  and the British period. The belongings of the General field Marshal Kariyappa the post independent war hero are also preserved in this Museum. The exhibits includes the Hindu and Jain stone and Bronze images,  varieties of swords, Odikattis belonging to Virarajendra period, Folklore objects, Guns and Hero stones of various period.

Collections

Sculptures-242

Coins-383

Arms-38

Archaeological Remains-8

Miscellaneous-129

Timing

All days are open from 10:00AM to 05:30PM  

Suitable season for visit

All Season

Approach by Air

Mysuru, Manglore

Approach by Train

Mysuru

Local Transport

Autorikshas, Taxis etc.

Contact

Curator,Government Museum, Fort, Madikeri.

Phone: 08272-225674

email: rekhabaasoor@yahoo.in

 

 

Last Updated: 28-09-2022 12:50 PM Updated By: Admin


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