Visakha Museum

Visakha Museum is a heritage museum located on RK Beach Road in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, housed in a restored Dutch bungalow built in 1850. Managed by the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation, it preserves the history and culture of the Visakhapatnam region and Eastern Ghats. The museum displays archaeological artifacts, photographs, models of ships and submarines, tribal collections, and memorabilia related to the region's maritime and colonial past.

Visitors can expect a two-storey heritage building on the beachfront housing galleries with historical photographs, ancient inscriptions, coins, pottery, tribal artifacts, naval and maritime models, and portraits of historical figures. The setting is compact and educational, located directly opposite RK Beach with views of the Bay of Bengal. Visitors can walk through themed rooms showcasing the cultural and natural heritage of Visakhapatnam and the Eastern Ghats region.

The museum is housed in a Dutch bungalow constructed in 1850, which served as a residence during the colonial period. It was later restored and converted into a museum by the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation and inaugurated in 1991. The collection documents the history of the Kalinga-Andhra region, Visakhapatnam's maritime heritage, and archaeological finds from the surrounding areas.

The museum showcases the cultural heritage of Visakhapatnam and Andhra Pradesh, including tribal culture of the Eastern Ghats, traditional handicrafts, and historical photographs and artifacts that reflect the region's social and maritime traditions.