India, Dec. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
State
Sl. No.
Name of the Museums
Andhra Pradesh
1.
Amravati
2.
Chandragiri
3.
Nagarjunakonda
Assam
4.
Sri Surya Pahar
Bihar
5.
Bodhgaya
6.
Nalanda
7.
Vaishali
8.
Vikramshila
Delhi
9.
Purana Qila
10.
Gallery of Confiscated and Retrieved Antiquities, Purana Qila
11.
1857 - India's First War of Independence
12.
Yaad-e-Jallian
13.
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and Indian National Army
14.
Azaadi-ke-Diwane
15.
Humayun's Tomb World Heritage Site Museum
16.
Archaeological Site Museum, Red Fort
17.
Indian War Memorial Museum, Red Fort
Goa
18.
Velha Goa
Gujarat
19.
Dholavira
Haryana
20.
Sheikh Chilli's Tomb, Thaneswar
Himachal Pradesh
21.
Kangra Fort, Kangra
Karnataka
22.
Halebidu
23.
Tipu Sultan Museum, Srirangapattanam
24.
Hampi, Kamlapur
25.
Aihole
26.
Badami
27.
Bijapur
Kerala
28.
Mattancherry Palace
Madhya Pradesh
29.
Chanderi
30.
Gwalior
31.
Sanchi
32.
Shivpuri
33.
Khajuraho
Maharashtra
34.
Museum on Mahatma Gandhi at Aga Khan Palace, Pune
Odisha
35.
Konarak
36.
Ratnagiri
37.
Lalitagiri
Punjab
38.
Ropar
Rajasthan
39.
Kalibangan
40.
Deeg Palace Museum
Tamil Nadu
41.
Fort St. George Museum
Telangana
42.
Kondapur
Uttar Pradesh
43.
Taj
44.
Fatehpur Sikri
45.
Sarnath
46.
Virtual Experiential Museum (VEM), Man Mahal, Varanasi
47.
1857 Residency Museum
48.
Piprahwa
Uttrakhand
49.
Jageshwar
West Bengal
50.
Koch Bihar Palace Museum
51.
Hazarduari Palace Museum
52.
Tamluk
Sl. No.
Name of the Archaeological Museum
State
Year of opening
1
Archaeological Site Museum, Piprahwa (Kapilvastu)
Uttar Pradesh
2016
2
Archaeological Site Museum, Shivpuri
Madhya Pradesh
2017
3
Archaeological Site Museum, Lalitagiri
Odisha
2019
4
'1857- India's First War of Independence', Red Fort, Delhi
Delhi
2019
5
'Yaad-e-Jallian', B2 Colonial Building, Red Fort, Delhi
Delhi
2019
6
'Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose and INA', Red Fort, Delhi
Delhi
2019
7
Virtual Experiential Museum, Man Mahal, Varanasi
Uttar Pradesh
2019
8
'Azaadi-ke-Diwane', Red Fort, Delhi
Delhi
2019
9
'Gallery of Confiscated and Retrieved Antiquities', Purana Qila
Delhi
2019
10
'Museum on Mahatma Gandhi', Aga Khan Palace, Pune
Maharashtra
2019
11
The Humayun's Tomb World Heritage Site Museum
Delhi
2024
At present, the Archaeological Survey of India has Fifty-Two (52) Archaeological Site Museums under its administrative jurisdiction across the country. The state-wise list is enclosed at Annexure - 1.
The list of new museums, galleries, experiential spaces developed by ASI is enclosed at Annexure - II
Archaeological Survey of India annually maintains and periodically upgrades the existing archaeological site museums across the nation, as per the annual budget allocations by the Union Government.
Further, Ministry of Culture operates Museums Grant Scheme under which financial assistance is provided for setting up of New Museums/development of the existing museums/digitisation of museums and training of professionals of museums managed by Central/State Governments, Societies, Autonomous Bodies, Local Bodies, Academic Institutions and Trusts registered under the societies Act.
Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has enhanced public engagement with cultural institutions through large-scale exhibitions, observance of World Heritage Day, World Heritage Week, ICOM International Museum Day, and other national events. These initiatives improve visibility, support outreach activities, and generate wider public interest while showcasing the nation's rich heritage.
Archaeological museums function as centres for site interpretation and secure display of antiquities, thereby serving as important hubs of cultural tourism. They also support local creative economies, including promotion of regional crafts and cuisines, and consequently contribute to strengthening associated economic activities.
This information was given by Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in a written reply in Lok Sabha today
Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication.
