Huge towering boulders, rock hills and picturesque valleys are the possessions of Chitradurga. Also known as the `stone fortress`, the Chitradurga district is known to have its origin from the period of Ramayana and Mahabharata. It derived its name from Chitrakaldurga, an umbrella shaped snooty hill found here.

In this historical district was established an archaeological museum, known by the name of Local Antiquities Museum. This museum was established in the year 1951. It houses several objects of the ancient times including arms, sculptures, portraits, manuscripts belonging to Chitradurga, Brahmagiri, such as neoliths, coins, beads, pottery, ivory, sculptures, iron objects, glass, ivory, pottery, terracotta and modern sculptures. Articles unearthed during excavation at Chandravalli also forms the part of the museum`s collections.

People who are interested to visit the museum may come between 9am to 5pm except Mondays and gazetted holidays.

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