Telangana State Archaeology Museum or Hyderabad Museum is a museum located in Hyderabad, India. It is the oldest museum in Hyderabad. Henry Cousens is the first person to have recorded in carrying out archaeological explorations in Hyderabad State in 19th century. Department of Archaeology was established in 1914. Telangana Stat…
Telangana State Archaeology Museum or Hyderabad Museum is a museum located in Hyderabad, India. It is the oldest museum in Hyderabad. Henry Cousens is the first person to have recorded in carrying out archaeological explorations in Hyderabad State in 19th century. Department of Archaeology was established in 1914. Telangana State Archaeology Museum then known as Hyderabad Museum was first established in 1927. The museum was then located at Town Hall where today Stated Assembly is located. The museum was later shifted to the present building constructed by the seventh Nizam. In 1930 the museum was named as Hyderabad Museum by the Nizam. The museum was formally inaugurated by the Nizam on 31st March 1931.
Established: March 1931, 31
Location: Public Gardens, Nampally, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Former names: Hyderabad Museum · Andhra Pradesh State Museum · Dr Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy State Museum
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