About Vidisha District Archaeological Museum
The Vidisha District Archaeological Museum is a state-run archaeological museum located in Civil Lines, Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh. Established to preserve finds from the ancient Vidisha region, it houses stone sculptures, inscriptions, terracottas and architectural fragments dating from the 2nd century BCE to the 10th century CE. Notable for its collection of Yakshi figures, Gupta-era sculptures from Besnagar, Udayagiri and Gyaraspur, it offers insight into central India's early historic art and history.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a compact, single-storey museum with indoor galleries and an open courtyard displaying stone sculptures, pillars, door jambs, and inscribed slabs. The collection is arranged chronologically and includes Yakshi and Yaksha figures, Gupta-period Vishnu and other deities, Buddhist and Jain images, and terracottas excavated from Besnagar, Udayagiri, Gyaraspur and surrounding sites. Information panels explain provenance and period. The setting is quiet and educational, suitable for a short sightseeing and learning visit.
Key highlights
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Famous Besnagar Yakshi statue dating to 2nd century BCE
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Gupta-period sculptures from Udayagiri and Besnagar
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Collection of inscriptions, pillars and architectural fragments from 2nd century BCE to 10th century CE