Vikram Kirti Mandir Museum

Vikram Kirti Mandir Museum is a cultural and archaeological museum located on University Road in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. Established in 1965 and dedicated to the legendary emperor Vikramaditya, it houses a collection of archaeological artifacts, sculptures, ancient manuscripts, paintings, and coins excavated from the Ujjain region. Operated under Vikram University, the museum documents the history of Malwa and serves as a research centre for history and archaeology.

Visitors can expect a two-storey museum building with exhibition halls displaying stone sculptures, terracottas, inscriptions, coins, manuscripts, miniature paintings and artifacts related to King Vikramaditya and the history of Ujjain and Malwa. The museum includes galleries dedicated to archaeology, history, and art, a library and research section, and a Scindia gallery. The setting is within the Vikram University campus area, offering a quiet educational environment for sightseeing and study.

Established in 1965 under the patronage of the Scindia family and inaugurated by then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, the museum was created to commemorate the legendary ruler Vikramaditya of Ujjain. It preserves archaeological finds from excavations around Ujjain, one of India's ancient cities, and is maintained by Vikram University as a centre for historical and archaeological research on the Malwa region.

The museum is dedicated to Emperor Vikramaditya, a central figure in the cultural identity of Ujjain and Malwa. It showcases the art, script, coinage and traditions of the region and serves as an important cultural institution for understanding the heritage of Ujjain, which is also known as a major religious and educational centre.