The southern part of India comprises of the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Telangana and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Puducherry. The geographical terrain of South India is characterized by several rivers, beaches, waterfalls, forests, lakes, backwaters, wildlife sanctuary etc. They have not only beautified this region but have also made South India one of the famous tourist destinations of India. Museums of South India are no exception in this regard. They have also added value to the tourism of this state. These museums will familiarize its visitors with the past as well as the cultural heritage of the state.
Museums of Andhra Pradesh
Some of the museums in the city of Visakhapatnam (Vizag) are INS Kursura Sub-Marine Museum, Araku Tribal Museum and Naval Museum (also known as Swarna Jyoti Museum). The city of Tirupati in Chittoor district houses museums like Sri Venkatesvara Museum, Regional Science Centre and Sri Vari Museum.
Museums of Karnataka
The capital city of Karnataka, Bengaluru serves as a home to museums like Government Museum, Kempegowda Museum, Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum, Karnataka Folk Museum, etc. Some of the museums in the city of Mysore are Regional Museum of Natural History, Folklore Museum and Jayachamarajendra Museum. Government Museum adds to the beauty of a place called Chitradurga. Government Museum is located in a city called Shimoga in Shimoga District.
Museums of Kerala
Hill Palace Archaeological Museum, Kerala Science and Technology Museum and Kerala Folklore Museum are located in the suburb of a major port city of India namely, Kochi. The Napier Museum and Kuthiramalika Palace Museum are housed in the city of Trivandrum. The village of Kumarakom, which is a part of the cluster of little islands in Kottayam district, serves as a home to a museum called the Bay Island Driftwood Museum.
Museums of Tamil Nadu
Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu serves as a home to museums like Fort Museum, Regional Railway Museum, Egmore Museum, Government Museum and Click Art Museum. Coimbatore houses Forest College Museum and Gedee Car Museum. Sea Shell Museum and Sculpture Museum add to the beauty of a place called Mahabalipuram.
Museums of Telangana
Telangana serves as a home to museums namely, Alampur Museum, Alampur, Mahbubnagar; B M Birla Science Museum, City Museum, Hyderabad; and Warangal Museum, Warangal.
Museums of Lakshadweep
Museums like Marine Aquarium and Museum and Doll museum are housed in Lakshadweep Island.
Museums of Puducherry
Puducherry houses museums like Puducherry Museum, Jawahar Toy Museum, Bharathiar Memorial Museum cum Research Centre, Bharathidasan Museum and Ananda Ranga Pillai Museum.
