Central Museum

Indore Museum is also known as the Central Museum and is located on the A. B. Road ! It is one of the finest repositories of the best specimen of Parmar art & architecture representing Hinglajgarh School, which originated in this region ! One of the most prominent attractions here are the Copper plates from Bagh (near Mandu), which are unique !

The museum also has a collection inscribed cannons used in battles by rulers including Babur, Humayun, Sher Shah Suri, and Jehangir, acquired at the battle of Sikandra by Malhar Rao Holkar I ! These are also, of course, unique – communicating the military history of the Mughals and the Surs !

A few representative specimen of Decorated Pottery from the Indus Valley Civilisation are also conserved here !

There is large number of Hindu and Jain sculptures, linked with medieval and pre-medieval times, including those of lord Shiva and goddess Parvati ! The museum has a great collection of stone tools, ornaments, paintings, Bronze & terracotta coins, arms, sculptures, etc. ! It is worth a day-long visit !

It is open for visitors from 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM, Tuesday through Sunday (Closed on Monday) !

Ticket prices: 
Indian nationals (below 15 years age)  –  FREE
Indian nationals (above 15 years age)  –  Rs. 10 / person
Foreign nationals (all ages)   –  Rs. 200 / person

Still camera charges    –  Rs. 25 / camera
Video camera charges     –  Rs. 100 / camera

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