Exciting Free Entry Museums Today
Free Museum Entry Announced Today
On the occasion of International Museum Day, the Department of Heritage Telangana has announced free entry to all state-run museums on May 18, offering visitors a great opportunity to explore Telangana’s rich cultural and historical heritage.
Visitors can enjoy free entry at several prominent museums, including:
- Telangana State Archaeology Museum
- Heritage Museum Gunfoundry
- District Archaeological Museums in Karimnagar, Nizamabad, Mahabubnagar, and Warangal
- Site Museums at Alampur (Jogulamba Gadwal) and Kondapur (Sangareddy district)
These museums showcase rare artifacts, sculptures, inscriptions, and historical collections representing Telangana’s legacy.
Special Event at Public
A special programme will be conducted at the State Archaeology Museum, Public Gardens, Hyderabad at 3 PM on May 18.
Highlights include:
- A special talk by Anuradha S Naik on “Museums Uniting a Divided World: Hyderabad – A Case Study”
- Release of books:
- “Paramara Inscriptions in Telangana” by E Sivanagi Reddy and P Nagaraju
- “Stucco Artifacts Displayed at Centenary Heritage Museum” by B S Rajendra Babu and P Nagaraju
- Launch of brochures for Kolanpaka and Alampur Site Museums
- Release of a “Tourist Guide in Telangana” poster
- A special exhibition on Telangana monuments
- Classical dance performance by Dhanyatha Kakani
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Dignitaries Attending the Event
Several prominent personalities will be present, including:
- Jupally Krishna Rao
- Vani Prasad
- Shalini Bhupal
- Nikhil Das N
Organised by Heritage Bodies
The programme is being jointly organised by:
- Department of Heritage Telangana
- Deccan Heritage Academy Trust
- INTACH Telangana State Chapter
Why You Should Visit
This initiative is a perfect chance for families, students, and history enthusiasts to explore Telangana’s heritage for free, attend cultural events, and gain deeper insights into the region’s historical significance.