130 places to discover
Alipore Museum is a heritage museum in Alipore, Kolkata, developed within the former Alipore Central Jail. The jail, operational from 1910 to 2019, was converted and inaugurated as a museum in September 2022. It preserves original jail cells, watchtowers and gallows, and displays galleries on the Indian independence movement, Bengal's history, and notable political prisoners housed there.
Allahabad Museum is a central government museum located inside Chandrashekhar Azad Park in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1931 and moved to its present building inaugurated by Jawaharlal Nehru in 1954, it is operated by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. It is notable for its extensive collections of terracottas, stone sculptures, miniature paintings, modern art, manuscripts and archaeological artifacts spanning ancient to modern periods.
Amar Mahal Palace Museum is a historic palace-turned-museum located on a hillock overlooking the Tawi River in Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir. Built in the 1890s for Raja Amar Singh of the Dogra dynasty in French-chateau style with red sandstone, it was the last official residence of the Dogra rulers. Now a museum, it houses Pahari miniature paintings, a golden throne, library and Dogra art collections, notable for its architecture and river valley views.
The Ambarawa Railway Museum is a heritage railway museum housed in the former Willem I Station in Ambarawa, Semarang Regency, Central Java. Established on the site of a station built in 1873 by the Nederlandsch Indische Spoorweg Maatschappij, it preserves Indonesia's railway history. The museum displays vintage steam locomotives, carriages and railway equipment, and is notable for its preserved rack railway section between Ambarawa and Bedono.
Anand Bhavan Museum, also known as Netaji Birth Place Museum, is located in Oriya Bazar, Cuttack, Odisha. It is the ancestral house where Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose was born on 23 January 1897. Converted into a museum and managed by the Netaji Birth Place Museum Trust, it preserves personal belongings, photographs, letters and furniture associated with the Bose family and displays the early life history of Netaji.
The Asia Camera Museum is a specialty photography museum located on Armenian Street in George Town, Penang, within Timur Laut District. Established in 2013, it houses over 1,000 vintage cameras and photographic equipment spanning more than a century. The museum displays rare cameras, spy cameras, and darkroom equipment, tracing the evolution of photography in Asia and globally. Housed in a heritage shophouse, it is notable for its extensive private collection and educational exhibits.
The ASI Archaeological Museum at Amaravathi in Palnadu district, Andhra Pradesh, is located adjacent to the ancient Amaravati Mahachaitya on the banks of the Krishna River. Established in 1954 and managed by the Archaeological Survey of India, it houses an extensive collection of limestone sculptures, drum and dome slabs, Buddha images, inscriptions and relics excavated from the Amaravati Stupa dating from the 3rd century BCE to the 12th century CE, representing the Amaravati School of Art.
Badal Bhoi Tribal Museum is a state tribal museum located in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh. Established on 20 April 1954 and named after tribal freedom fighter Badal Bhoi, it is one of the oldest tribal museums in Madhya Pradesh. The museum preserves and displays the heritage of central Indian tribes including Gond, Baiga, Bharia, Korku and Kol, with 14 galleries showcasing artifacts, dioramas, tools, jewellery, houses and cultural objects.
The Balasinor Dinosaur Museum, also known as the Dinosaur Fossil Park and Museum at Raiyoli in Mahisagar district, Gujarat, is India's first dedicated dinosaur museum and fossil park. Located about 11 km from Balasinor town, it preserves one of the world's largest Late Cretaceous dinosaur hatcheries with fossilized eggs, bones and skeletal remains dating back about 65 million years. The modern museum displays fossils, life-size models and interactive exhibits explaining the Narmada Valley's prehistoric significance.
Bambora Fort, also known as Karni Fort, is an 18th-century Sisodia Rajput fort built in 1711 as a military outpost protecting the Mewar region. Located in Bambora village approximately 45 kilometers from Udaipur, the fort sits atop a hill in the Aravalli Range. Now restored as a heritage hotel under The Fern Bambora Fort, Series by Marriott, it offers visitors a glimpse into Rajput history while providing modern hospitality amenities.
Ban Chiang National Museum is an archaeological museum in Ban Chiang, Nong Han District, Udon Thani Province, northeastern Thailand. It preserves and displays artifacts from the Ban Chiang Archaeological Site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site recognized for its prehistoric Bronze Age settlement dating from around 3000 BCE. The museum exhibits pottery, tools, jewelry, and burial remains, illustrating early agricultural society, bronze metallurgy, and funerary traditions of the region.
Bank Kerapu War Museum is a history museum housed in a colonial-era bank building on Jalan Sultan in central Kota Bharu, Kelantan. Built in 1912 as the Mercantile Bank of India, the building served as the Japanese Kempeitai headquarters during World War II. Now managed by the Kelantan Museum Corporation, it exhibits photographs, artifacts and dioramas documenting the Japanese occupation of Kelantan and Malaya, and is notable for its preserved architecture and wartime history.
Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery is a central bank museum and art gallery located in Sasana Kijang, Kuala Lumpur, adjacent to Bank Negara Malaysia headquarters. Operated by the Central Bank of Malaysia, it houses six permanent galleries covering central banking, economics, numismatics, Islamic finance and Malaysian art. Notable for its extensive coin and banknote collection, interactive economics exhibits and curated art collection, it offers free admission and educational programs.
Bapu Museum, also known as Victoria Jubilee Museum, is an archaeological and heritage museum located on M.G. Road in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. Established in 1887 to commemorate Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee, the building exhibits Indo-European architectural style. Managed by the Department of Archaeology and Museums, Andhra Pradesh, it houses stone sculptures, Buddhist relics, bronze idols, coins, manuscripts and paintings, and is named after renowned Telugu artist and filmmaker Bapu.
The Baroda Museum and Picture Gallery is a prominent museum and art gallery located inside Sayaji Baug (Kamati Baug) in Vadodara, Gujarat. Established in 1887 and completed in 1894 under Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III, it is housed in an Indo-Saracenic building designed by R.F. Chisholm and Major Mant. It is notable for its diverse collections of art, archaeology, natural history, and ethnology, including European paintings, Mughal miniatures and an Egyptian mummy.
The Bastar Anthropological Museum in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, is a cultural museum dedicated to the tribal heritage of the Bastar region. Located in the Dharampura area of Jagdalpur, it displays artifacts, tools, jewelry, costumes, and models illustrating the lifestyle of tribes such as Gond, Muria, Maria and Halba. Established to preserve and interpret tribal anthropology, it offers visitors insight into the customs, crafts and daily life of central India's indigenous communities.
Benteng Vredeburg is a former Dutch colonial fort located in central Yogyakarta, at the intersection of Jalan Margo Mulyo and Titik Nol Kilometer. Built in 1760, it now functions as the Museum Benteng Vredeburg Yogyakarta. The museum preserves four original bastions and colonial-era buildings housing dioramas and collections on Indonesian history and the national struggle for independence, making it a key heritage and educational attraction near the Kraton and Malioboro.
Bhagwan Birsa Munda Memorial Park and Museum is a memorial-cum-museum complex located on the premises of the Old Central Jail at Jail Chowk in Ranchi, Jharkhand. Inaugurated in November 2021, it is built on the site where tribal freedom fighter Birsa Munda was imprisoned. The complex includes a museum dedicated to tribal freedom fighters, preserved jail cells, a 25-foot statue, landscaped park, and light-and-sound show showcasing Jharkhand's tribal history and heritage.
Bhanpura Museum is an archaeological museum located in Bhanpura town in Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh. Established in the mid-1970s, it houses a significant collection of sculptures, stone inscriptions, coins, paintings, manuscripts and arms recovered mainly from the nearby Hinglajgarh Fort and surrounding region. Notable for its Gupta to medieval period stone images including Nataraja and Jain Tirthankara figures, the museum documents the art history of the Malwa region.
Bharatiya Sanskruti Darshan Museum is a private ethnographic museum located in Bhuj, Kutch district, Gujarat. Established to preserve and showcase the cultural heritage of the Kutch region, it houses extensive collections of Kutchi textiles, embroidery, costumes, utensils, coins, woodwork and tribal artifacts. The museum offers insight into local crafts, traditions and rural life, making it a notable cultural attraction for visitors exploring Bhuj and the greater Kutch area.
Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum is a renowned university museum located inside the Banaras Hindu University campus in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1920 by Rai Krishnadasa and later moved to BHU in 1950, it houses an extensive collection of Indian art and archaeology. Notable for its miniature paintings, sculptures, textiles, coins and archival materials, it serves as a major centre for art history research and cultural education in Varanasi.
Binh Dinh Museum is a provincial general museum located at 26 Nguyen Hue Street in Le Loi Ward, central Quy Nhon, Gia Lai Province. Established in 1980, it preserves and displays the history, culture and natural heritage of the former Binh Dinh region. The museum is notable for its extensive collection of Cham sculptures, Sa Huynh culture artifacts, Tay Son uprising relics and revolutionary history exhibits.
Birla Museum in Arera Hills, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, is an archaeological museum established in 1971 by industrialist G. D. Birla. Located adjacent to the Lakshmi Narayan Temple (Birla Mandir), it houses a collection of stone sculptures, terracotta objects, ancient tools, coins and manuscripts dating from the Paleolithic and Neolithic periods to the 7th-13th centuries, excavated from sites across Madhya Pradesh, illustrating the region's historical and artistic evolution.
The Candon City Museum is housed in the Cariño Ancestral House in Barangay San Antonio, Candon City, Ilocos Sur. The early 20th-century heritage house was the residence of the prominent Cariño family and has been preserved as a city museum. It displays historical artifacts, photographs, memorabilia and cultural objects related to Candon's history. The museum serves as a heritage landmark showcasing Ilocano architecture and local history for visitors.
Captain Williamson Sangma State Museum is the state museum of Meghalaya located in the State Central Library Complex at Lachumiere, Shillong. Established in 1975 and named after Meghalaya's first Chief Minister, it preserves the ethnographic heritage of the state's tribal communities. The museum displays artefacts of the Khasi, Jaintia and Garo tribes, including traditional tools, weapons, musical instruments, costumes, jewellery and dioramas illustrating tribal lifestyles and culture.
Casa Real, also known as the Banaan Pangasinan Provincial Museum, is a restored Spanish-era provincial capitol in Lingayen, Pangasinan, Philippines. Built in the 1840s as the seat of the Alcalde Mayor, it served as the province's administrative center during the Spanish colonial period. Now a museum, it houses historical artifacts, photographs, and exhibits on Pangasinan history and culture, notable for its colonial architecture and heritage significance.
Chaitanya Jyoti Museum is a spiritual museum located on a hillock overlooking Prasanthi Nilayam in Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh. Inaugurated in November 2000 to mark the 75th birthday of Sri Sathya Sai Baba, it showcases his life, teachings and the unity of world religions through multimedia exhibits, models, paintings and artifacts. Its distinctive architecture blends traditional and modern styles and serves as a cultural landmark for visitors to the pilgrimage town.
Chandradhari Museum is a government archaeological and history museum located in Darbhanga, Bihar, near Mansarovar Lake. Established in 1957 with the collection donated by zamindar Chandradhari Singh of Ranti, it is managed by the Government of Bihar. The museum is notable for its extensive collection of stone and bronze sculptures, terracottas, coins, paintings, manuscripts and ethnological objects spanning Mauryan to Pala periods and Mithila heritage.
The Chanthaburi National Museum is a national museum in Mueang Chanthaburi District, Chanthaburi Province, eastern Thailand, located near King Taksin Park. Operated by the Fine Arts Department, it preserves and displays archaeology, history and culture of Chanthaburi and eastern Thailand from prehistory through the Rattanakosin period. Notable for collections related to ancient settlements, Khmer influence, gem mining heritage and King Taksin's association with the province.
Chantharakasem National Museum is housed in the historic Chantharakasem Palace (Wang Na) on U Thong Road in Hua Ro, Ayutthaya. Built in 1577 as the residence of Prince Naresuan by King Maha Thammaracha, it later served as the Front Palace for Ayutthaya kings. Operated by the Fine Arts Department, the museum displays Ayutthaya-period Buddha images, votive tablets, ceramics, weapons and royal regalia illustrating the art and history of the former capital.
Chao Sam Phraya National Museum is the first national museum in Ayutthaya, located on Rochana Road in Pratu Chai, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya District. Established in 1961, it houses an extensive collection of Ayutthaya-period artifacts, including gold treasures, Buddha images, and ceramics excavated from Wat Ratchaburana and Wat Mahathat. The museum is notable for its well-preserved royal regalia and archaeological displays illustrating the former capital's art and history.
Chennai Rail Museum is a railway heritage museum located on New Avadi Road near the Integral Coach Factory in Perambur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Established in 2002 by the Integral Coach Factory, it preserves the history of Indian Railways with a focus on Southern Railway. The museum displays vintage steam locomotives, historic coaches, and indoor galleries with photographs, models and artefacts. A toy train ride and landscaped outdoor exhibits make it an educational attraction.
The Chhota Udepur Tribal Museum is a government-run cultural museum located in Chhota Udepur town, Gujarat. It is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the heritage of the Rathwa and other tribal communities of eastern Gujarat. The museum displays Pithora paintings, tribal artifacts, tools, ornaments, musical instruments, and dioramas depicting tribal life, making it a key centre for understanding the region's indigenous culture.
Clark Museum is a history and cultural museum located inside Clark Freeport Zone in Mabalacat, Pampanga. It documents the history of Clark Air Base, from its establishment as Fort Stotsenburg in 1903 through World War II, the Cold War, and the 1991 Mount Pinatubo eruption. The museum features four main galleries with artifacts, dioramas, photographs and interactive displays, plus a 4D theater presenting the area's heritage.
Darbar Hall Museum is a heritage museum housed in the former durbar hall of the Nawabs of Junagadh in Junagadh city, Gujarat. Located at Diwan Chowk near the old fort area, it displays the Nawabi era collections including thrones, weapons, palanquins, textiles, manuscripts, photographs and royal memorabilia. The building retains its historic audience hall architecture and offers insight into the princely state history of Junagadh and its cultural heritage.
Dastaan-e-Shahadat Museum is a theme park and museum located in Chamkaur Sahib, Rupnagar district, Punjab, dedicated to the Battle of Chamkaur (1704) and the martyrdom of Guru Gobind Singh's elder sons, Sahibzada Ajit Singh and Sahibzada Jujhar Singh. Developed by the Punjab Government, it uses galleries, murals, audio-visual shows and sculptures to narrate Sikh history. Situated near Gurdwara Katalgarh Sahib, it serves as a major heritage and educational attraction in Punjab.
Dhanabadee Ceramic Museum is a private ceramic museum in Chomphu, Mueang Lampang District, Lampang Province, northern Thailand. Operated by the Dhanabadee Ceramic factory, it preserves the history of Lampang as Thailand's ceramic capital and the iconic chicken bowl. The museum displays vintage kilns, historic ceramics, production tools and the evolution of the chicken bowl, housed in a modern building adjacent to the active factory.
The Dharmasthala Vintage Car Museum is a section of the Manjusha Museum in Dharmasthala, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka. Maintained by the Shri Kshetra Dharmasthala Dharmothana Trust under Dharmadhikari D. Veerendra Heggade, it displays a collection of vintage cars, carriages and automobiles from the early to mid-20th century. Located near the Shri Manjunatha Temple, it preserves automotive heritage alongside temple-related artefacts.
Dogra Art Museum is a prominent museum located within the Mubarak Mandi Heritage Complex in Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir. Established in 1954 and housed in the historic Pink Hall, it preserves the cultural heritage of the Dogra dynasty and the Jammu region. The museum is renowned for its extensive collection of Pahari miniature paintings, including Basohli works, manuscripts, sculptures, coins, arms and textiles, offering insight into regional art and history.
Don Bosco Museum, also known as Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Cultures (DBCIC), is located at Mawlai in Shillong, Meghalaya. It is a seven-storey hexagonal museum dedicated to the indigenous cultures of Northeast India. Notable for its 17 galleries, extensive ethnographic collections, research centre and rooftop Skywalk, it documents the art, history, lifestyle and traditions of the eight northeastern states.
Gandhi Smarak Sangrahalaya is a museum dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi located on Riverside Road in Barrackpore, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, on the bank of the Hooghly River near Gandhi Ghat. Established in 1948 after Gandhi's death, it preserves photographs, letters, documents, personal belongings and artworks related to his life and work. The museum includes exhibition galleries, a library and archives, and serves as an educational centre on Gandhian thought and India's independence movement.
Gemas Railway Museum is a heritage railway museum housed in the old Gemas Railway Station building in Gemas, Tampin District, Negeri Sembilan. Located at the historic junction of Malaysia's West Coast and East Coast railway lines, the museum preserves the town's railway heritage. It displays railway artifacts, signalling equipment, uniforms, tickets and models illustrating the development of Malayan railways and the role of Gemas as a major interchange.
The Government Buddhist Museum in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, is a state-run archaeological museum dedicated to Buddhist heritage of eastern Uttar Pradesh. Located in the Civil Lines area of Gorakhpur city, it displays excavated remains from Piprahwa, Kushinagar and other Buddhist sites. Notable for its collection of stone sculptures, terracottas, bronzes, coins and thankas, the museum documents the region's ancient Buddhist history and art from early historic to medieval periods.
The Government Museum, Dharmapuri is a district museum operated by the Department of Museums, Government of Tamil Nadu, located in Dharmapuri town. Established in 1985 to preserve the heritage of the Dharmapuri region, it houses collections of stone sculptures, hero stones, inscriptions, tribal artefacts, and natural history specimens. The museum highlights the history of the Adhiyaman dynasty and Kongu region and serves as an educational centre for visitors and students.
Government Museum Jhansi is a state-run museum located near Jhansi Fort in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1878, it preserves the history and heritage of the Bundelkhand region. The museum is notable for its extensive collection of sculptures, terracottas, coins, weapons, paintings and manuscripts ranging from the Gupta and Chandela periods to the era of Rani Lakshmibai.
Government Museum, Karur is a district museum maintained by the Department of Museums, Government of Tamil Nadu, located in Karur town. Established in 2000, it preserves and displays the archaeological heritage of Karur, which was an important capital of the early Cheras during the Sangam Age. The museum is notable for its collection of Roman and Chera coins, pottery, stone sculptures, inscriptions and artifacts excavated from the Amaravathi river basin.
Government Museum, Tirunelveli is a multidisciplinary museum located at Kokkirakulam in Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. Maintained by the Department of Museums, Government of Tamil Nadu, it was established in 1980-81 to preserve and showcase the natural and cultural heritage of the Tirunelveli region. The museum displays archaeological artefacts, coins, sculptures, tribal objects, zoological and botanical specimens, and geological exhibits.
Hall of Fame Museum is a war memorial museum located on the Leh-Kargil Road near Leh Airfield, about 4 km from Leh city in Ladakh. Built and maintained by the Indian Army, it commemorates soldiers who lost their lives in the Indo-Pak wars, especially the Kargil War and Siachen Glacier operations. The two-storey museum displays weapons, uniforms, biographies, maps and artefacts, with dedicated sections on Ladakhi culture, history and geography.
The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute Museum is a mountaineering museum located within the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park complex at Jawahar Parbat in Darjeeling, West Bengal. Established in 1954 to commemorate the first ascent of Mount Everest, it houses historic mountaineering equipment, Everest expedition artifacts, and memorabilia of Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary. It serves as a prominent educational and heritage attraction documenting Himalayan mountaineering history.
Istana Jahar is a former royal palace in central Kota Bharu, Kelantan, now operating as the Museum of Royal Traditions and Customs. Built in 1855 for Long Kundur, grandson of Sultan Muhammad II, it is noted for its traditional Kelantanese timber architecture, intricate woodcarvings and long central hall. The museum displays Kelantan royal regalia, textiles, weapons and ceremonial objects illustrating the customs and heritage of the Kelantan Sultanate.
Janapada Loka is a folk museum and cultural complex located on the Bengaluru-Mysuru Highway at Ramanagara, Karnataka. Founded by folklorist H. L. Nage Gowda to preserve Karnataka's rural heritage, it displays extensive collections of folk art, artifacts, instruments, and traditional crafts. The 15-acre campus includes open-air exhibits, reconstructed village houses, and galleries showcasing the state's folk traditions and rural life.
The Jawaharlal Nehru State Museum in Itanagar is the state museum of Arunachal Pradesh, located near Zero Point in the capital city. Established in the 1980s and opened to the public in 1989, it serves as the premier repository of the state's tribal heritage. The museum is notable for its extensive ethnographic collections, archaeological artifacts, traditional textiles, woodcarvings, and handicrafts representing the diverse tribes of Arunachal Pradesh.
Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion Folklore Museum is a heritage museum housed in the Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion on the Manasagangotri campus of the University of Mysore in Mysuru, Karnataka. Built in 1905 for Princess Jayalakshmi Ammani, the mansion exhibits traditional Mysore architecture. It houses one of Karnataka's largest folklore collections, including artifacts, costumes, puppets, and musical instruments representing the state's folk traditions and rural heritage.
The Government Museum in Jhalawar, Rajasthan, is one of the oldest museums in the state, established in 1915 by Maharaja Bhawani Singh. Located within the Garh Palace complex in Jhalawar city, it houses a notable collection of sculptures, stone inscriptions, coins, miniature paintings, manuscripts and artifacts dating from the 5th to 12th centuries, offering insight into the region's history, art and archaeological heritage.
The Kannauj Archaeological Museum is a state-run archaeological museum located in Makrand Nagar, Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh. Established by the Uttar Pradesh State Archaeology Department, it preserves artifacts excavated from the historic city of Kannauj, once the imperial capital of Harsha and the Gurjara-Pratiharas. The museum displays stone sculptures, terracottas, coins, pottery, and architectural fragments dating from the Mauryan to medieval periods, illustrating the region's long urban history.
The Kedah State Museum (Muzium Negeri Kedah) is the principal state museum located in Alor Setar, Kota Setar District, Kedah, Malaysia. Established in 1957 and housed in a building originally constructed in 1936, it documents the history, archaeology, culture and natural heritage of Kedah. Notable for its collections related to the ancient Bujang Valley civilization, royal heritage and traditional arts, it serves as a key educational and cultural institution for visitors exploring northern Malaysia.
The Kempegowda Museum is a heritage museum located on the first floor of Mayo Hall on M.G. Road in central Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in 2011 by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, it is dedicated to Kempe Gowda I, the 16th-century chieftain credited with founding Bengaluru in 1537. The museum displays artefacts, inscriptions, maps, and a statue of Kempe Gowda, documenting the city's origins, forts, temples and urban evolution.
Khiching Museum is an archaeological museum located at Khiching village in Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. Situated adjacent to the Maa Kichakeswari Temple complex, it preserves stone sculptures and antiquities excavated from Khiching, the ancient capital of the Bhanja dynasty. The museum is notable for its collection of chlorite stone sculptures dating from the 7th to 15th century representing Hindu, Buddhist and Jain traditions.
Khon Kaen National Museum is a national museum in Nai Mueang, Mueang Khon Kaen District, Khon Kaen City, northeastern Thailand. Established in 1972 and operated by the Fine Arts Department, it preserves and displays the archaeology and history of the Isan region. Its collection covers prehistory, Dvaravati, Lopburi and Khmer periods, with notable Ban Chiang artifacts, sema stones, and regional antiquities.
Kota Kayang Museum is an archaeological and history museum located in Kampung Kota Kayang near Kuala Perlis, Perlis, Malaysia. Built on the site of the ancient Kota Kayang settlement, it showcases artifacts from the Kedah Tua civilization and early Perlis history. The museum displays archaeological finds, historical exhibits and cultural artifacts within a traditional-style building surrounded by limestone hills, highlighting the region's role as an early trading centre and former seat of power.
Kota Tinggi Museum (Muzium Kota Tinggi) is a history museum in Kota Tinggi, Johor, Malaysia, managed by the Johor Heritage Foundation (Yayasan Warisan Johor). Located near the historic site of Kota Johor Lama, it documents the history of the Johor Sultanate from its establishment after the fall of Melaka. The museum displays artifacts, ceramics, weapons, and dioramas related to the Johor River and early sultanate era.
Krishna Menon Museum is a museum and art gallery located at East Hill in Kozhikode, Kerala, adjacent to the Pazhassi Raja Museum. Housed in the former East Hill Bungalow, it is dedicated to V. K. Krishna Menon, former Indian diplomat and Defence Minister. The museum displays his personal belongings, gifts, documents, and a collection of paintings, coins and artefacts, offering insight into his life and Kerala's cultural heritage.
The Kuching Cat Museum is a cat-themed museum located in the Kuching North City Hall building on Bukit Siol in Petra Jaya, Kuching, Sarawak. Established in 1993, it is regarded as the world's first museum dedicated to cats. It houses over 4,000 artifacts, artworks and exhibits related to cats, reflecting Kuching's name which means cat in Malay. The museum documents feline history, culture and folklore and serves as a distinctive cultural landmark of the city.
Kutch Museum in Bhuj, Gujarat, is the oldest museum in Gujarat, established in 1877 by Maharao Khengarji III. Located on Museum Road opposite Hamirsar Lake, it is housed in an Italian Gothic-style building. The museum is notable for its extensive collection of Kshatrapa inscriptions, Kutchi embroidery and textiles, tribal artifacts, musical instruments, weaponry and archaeological objects that illustrate the history and cultural heritage of the Kutch region.
Lady Wilson Museum is a heritage museum located in Dharampur town in Valsad district, Gujarat. Established in 1928 by Maharana Vijaydevji of Dharampur and named after Lady Wilson, wife of former Bombay Governor Sir Leslie Wilson, it houses collections related to natural history, tribal culture, archaeology and local history. The museum displays fossils, stuffed animals, tribal artifacts, coins, and artworks, offering insight into the region's heritage and the former princely state of Dharampur.
The Lepcha Museum is a small ethnographic museum located at Big Dhara in Kalimpong, West Bengal, dedicated to preserving the heritage of the Lepcha community, the indigenous people of the region. It displays traditional Lepcha artifacts including costumes, ornaments, musical instruments, manuscripts, agricultural tools and household items. Established through community initiative, the museum offers insight into Lepcha language, customs and daily life and serves as an important cultural repository for visitors to Kalimpong.
Maharaja Chhatrasal Museum is a history museum housed in the historic Dhubela Palace at Dhubela, about 16 km from Chhatarpur in Madhya Pradesh. Established in 1955 by the Government of Madhya Pradesh, it is dedicated to Bundela ruler Maharaja Chhatrasal. The museum displays stone sculptures, inscriptions, copper plates, paintings, arms and tribal objects illustrating the history and art of Bundelkhand from ancient to medieval periods within a palace and lakeside complex.
The Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum is a history museum housed in the former summer palace of Maharaja Ranjit Singh within Ram Bagh Garden in Amritsar, Punjab. Built in the early 19th century, the palace was converted into a museum in 1977. It displays artifacts associated with the Sikh Empire, including paintings, weapons, armour, coins, manuscripts and personal belongings of the Maharaja, offering insight into 19th-century Punjab history.
Major Dhyan Chand Museum is a sports museum in Sipri Bazar, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, dedicated to hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand. Located near the Major Dhyan Chand Hockey Stadium, it commemorates his life and achievements, including three Olympic gold medals. The museum displays photographs, trophies, hockey sticks, medals, and personal memorabilia documenting his career and contribution to Indian hockey. It serves as a tribute to his legacy and Jhansi's association with his formative years.
The Mamallapuram Maritime Heritage Museum is a museum in Mamallapuram, Tamil Nadu, dedicated to the region's maritime history and the seafaring legacy of the Pallava dynasty. Located near the Mamallapuram Lighthouse on the East Coast Road, it displays models of ships, navigational instruments, maps, photographs and artefacts illustrating ancient port activities, trade routes and coastal heritage. The museum provides context to Mamallapuram's UNESCO World Heritage monuments and its historic role as a major Pallava port.