Kalaburagi Government Museum

The Kalaburagi Government Museum is an archaeological and history museum located in Kalaburagi city, Karnataka, within the Gulbarga Fort area. Maintained by the Department of Archaeology, Museums and Heritage, Government of Karnataka, it preserves artifacts from the Neolithic period to the Bahmani and Adil Shahi eras. The museum is notable for its collection of stone sculptures, inscriptions, coins, arms and antiquities reflecting the Deccan region's heritage.

Visitors can expect a compact indoor museum with display galleries housing stone sculptures, inscriptions, coins, pottery, arms and archaeological finds from the Kalaburagi region. The museum is situated near Gulbarga Fort in a government building with labelled exhibits arranged chronologically. The setting is quiet and educational, suitable for viewing artifacts at close range and learning about the area's history from Neolithic to medieval Deccan periods.

The museum preserves and displays archaeological material from the Kalaburagi region spanning from the Neolithic period through the medieval Deccan Sultanate periods, including the Bahmani Sultanate which had Gulbarga as its capital from 1347. Its collections document the historical evolution of the area through sculptures, inscriptions, coins and arms.

The museum reflects the cultural heritage of the Kalyana-Karnataka region and the Deccan, showcasing Hindu, Islamic and regional artistic traditions through its sculptures and artifacts. It serves as an educational resource for understanding the composite culture of Kalaburagi under various dynasties.