The word `museum` has a greater significance in the history of the world. Be it the species of an ancient animal or that of a human being, the museum gives a vivid description of the ancient time.

Relating to the past, it is found that every place has its own history, which is preserved, in the museum for the better accumulation of knowledge. Similarly, Andhra Pradesh, a state in India has its own history and historical objects stored in different museums of Andhra Pradesh. These museums are storage of palm leaf manuscripts, sculptures, paintings, anatomy, stone and metal statues and a variety of other objects.

The museums that are found in the state of Andhra Pradesh are the following:
ANATOMY MUSEUM, VIZAG: Anatomy of the human figure can be observed here.

A.S.P. GOVT. MUSEUM AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE, KAKINADA: It is an archaeological museum showing the excavated materials and objects.

ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM, AMRAVATI: Different stupas and forms of Buddha are the special objects of display in this museum.

ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM, CHANDRAGIRI: Different temples and its history along with a range of bronze statues are preserved in this museum.

ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM, MEDAK, VIA KANDI: Figurines of terracotta, beads, and various coins of the Satavahana period are explicitly displayed in the museum.

ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE MUSEUM, (VIA) CUDDAPAH: As the name suggests, the museum is a storehouse of archaeological objects.

ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM, GUNTUR: Planned as a Buddhist Vihara, this museum is a storehouse of artifacts, sculptures and a variety of things.

BAUDHASREE ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM, GUNTUR: Established in 1922, this museum exhibits objects of Buddhist times.

BHAGWAN MAHAVIR MUSEUM, CUDDAPAH: Named after the Jain deity `Mahavir`, this museum is a gem of Andhra Pradesh.

DISTRICT ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM, MAHBOOB NAGAR: Manuscripts of Kakatiya Period, prehistoric artifacts are in store of this museum.

DISTRICT ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM, WARANGAL: Bidriware, terracotta, stuccos and a variety of objects are exhibited in this museum.

DISTRICT ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM, DEPT. OF ARCHAEOLOGY & MUSEUMS, NALONDA TOWN: Established in 1992, this museum is a showcase of stone and bronze sculptures, bidri ware and many more.

GANDHI CENTENARY MUSEUM, KARIMNAGAR: This museum can be viewed as a storehouse of sculptures, arms, weapons and a lot more.

HEALTH MUSEUM, HYDERABAD: Besides, being a museum in itself, it is a veteran figure on the other hand.

RALLABANDI SUBBARAO GOVERNMENT MUSEUM, RAJAHMUNDRY: This museum is famous for its cultural storage like coins, sculptures, potteries, etc.

SITE MUSEUM, HYDERABAD: In the `City of Nawabs`, this museum exhibits objects related to the ancient history.

SRI K.S.R. DISTRICT ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM, ANANTPUR: Established in the year 1992, this museum is a showcase of copper plate, epigraph, etc.

SRISAILAM PAVILION, DIRECTORATE OF ARCHAEOLOGY AND MUSEUMS, HYDERABAD: Different items of the Neolithic, Megalithic and other ages are exhibited in this museum.

TTD MUSEUM, TIRUPATI: It is an embodiment of stone sculptures, woodcarvings, textiles, paintings, etc.

VICTORIA JUBILEE MUSEUM, VIJAYAWADA: Established in 1887, this museum is an archaeological museum.

JAGDISH AND KAMLA MITTAL MUSEUM OF INDIAN ART, HYDERABAD: The world of Indian art is exhibited in this museum since 1976.

TRIBAL CULTURAL RESEARCH AND TRAINING INSTITUTE, HYDERABAD: Materials used by the tribals of Andhra Pradesh have been displayed in this museum.

SALAR JUNG MUSEUM, HYDERABAD: The Indian Parliament declared this museum as the Institution of National Importance.

YELESWARAM PAVILION, DIRECTORATE OF ARCHAEOLOGY & MUSEUMS, HYDERABAD: It is a show house of historical artifacts, unearthed from the successive excavations at Yeleswaram and other archaeological sites.

STATE MUSEUM, HYDERABAD: The A.P. State Museum originally known, as the `Hyderabad Museum` is a place for the ardent lover of art and history.