Being such an important place, Bangalore is also known for the Karnataka Government Museum and Venkatappa Art Gallery. It was established in the year 1865, as a multipurpose museum. It is accepted that the museum has two parts, one, dealing with the ancient objects and the other dealing with the section of Art. The antiquities of Mohenjodaro, Brahmagiri, Chandravalli, T. Narasipur, terracotta from West Bengal, sculptures of Hoysala, Chola, Chalukya, Pala and sculptures from Sannatti and ivory and ivory inlay are exhibited in the museum. ![]() The visiting hours of the Karnataka Government Museum and Venkatappa Art Gallery, is 10am to 5pm. It remains closed on every Mondays, second Saturdays, and other holidays declared by the Karnataka Government. |