Visakha Museum

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India/Andhra Pradesh /Visakhapatnam /Visakhapatnam

Visakha Museum is located on RK Beach Rd, Jalari Peta, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh 530003. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Visakha Museum has historical treasures and artifacts of the region. The museum is housed in 150 year old architecturally impressive Dutch Bungalow. It was opened in 1991. The collections in the museum include ancient armory, crockery, coins, silk costumes, jewelry, stuffed animals, portraits, Shell of an unexploded bomb dropped by the Japanese during World War II, manuscripts, letters, diaries, scrap books as well as periodicals, maps etc which chronicle the lives of the early settlers.

Visakha Museum, Visakhapatnam

Visakha Museum, Visakhapatnam

HistoryEdit

Visakha Museum was set up at the Dutch Bungalow which itself has volumes of history to speak about. The Visakhapatnam Urban Development Authority took over the Bungalow during the 1980’s and though of developing it to a Five Star Hotel. Members from the Visakha Historical Society and the general public of Vizag loves to have the building to be a Museum and thus the works for the re-designing of the Bungalow began. The Museum was inaugurated by the then Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Mr. N Janardhana Reddy on the 8th of October 1991.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Closed OnEdit

Sunday

Best Season to VisitEdit

November to February.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

2 to 3 hours.

Ticket Required : Yes Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : Rs. 5 per person

Kids Rs. : Rs. 5 per person

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : Rs. 5 per person

Kids Rs. : Rs. 5 per person

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

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How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Private taxi/cab services operate in the city and offer 1-3 days packages.

Bus : Public buses (APSRTC) connect Visakhapatnam to most neighbouring regions and important places in the state. Private buses from Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Vijayawada, etc. are connected to the city.

Train : Visakhapatnam has an important railway station lies on Chennai – Delhi main line. This station is connected with all cities in India by rail. Taxis are easily available from the railway station.

Air : Visakhapatnam has a major airport located 12 km from the city centre. It is well connected to most major cities of the country. Taxis are easily available from the airport.

Others : Autorickshaws, Buses and cabs are available for transportation within the city.

Things to CarryEdit

  • Carry light cotton Clothes and open Sandals for Visakhapatnam’s warm weather.
  • Carry Camera.

Safety / WarningEdit

  • Before purchasing any product please confirm the price from local.

HelplineEdit

  • Visakha Museum : 91-891-2549215
  • Police Station : 100
  • Apollo Hospital : 2727272
  • Information Center : 2788821

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