Sri Krishna Museum

Sri Krishna Museum is a dedicated museum located near Brahma Sarovar in Thanesar, Kurukshetra, Haryana. Established in 1987 by the Kurukshetra Development Board, it is devoted to Lord Krishna and the Mahabharata. The museum houses stone sculptures, bronze images, paintings, manuscripts and dioramas depicting Krishna's life, the Bhagavad Gita and Kurukshetra's heritage, making it a key cultural attraction for pilgrims and tourists.

Visitors can expect a two-storey museum building with six galleries displaying archaeological artifacts, stone and bronze sculptures, miniature paintings, manuscripts, and modern artworks related to Lord Krishna and the Mahabharata. Exhibits include dioramas of the Kurukshetra war, Krishna Leela scenes, and folk art. The museum is set in a landscaped campus near Brahma Sarovar with exhibition halls, corridors and display cases to explore at a leisurely pace.

Established in 1987 by the Kurukshetra Development Board to preserve and showcase the cultural heritage associated with Lord Krishna and the Mahabharata war fought at Kurukshetra. The museum's collection includes archaeological finds from the region and artworks spanning several centuries that illustrate the historical and artistic evolution of Krishna worship.

Dedicated to Lord Krishna, the museum presents the religious and philosophical heritage of the Bhagavad Gita, which was preached at Kurukshetra. It serves as a cultural centre interpreting Krishna's life, his teachings and folk traditions linked to the sacred landscape of Kurukshetra for pilgrims and visitors.