Visakha Museum, Visakhapatnam

 Visakha Museum (Full name: Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation Museum) is a museum located in the port city of Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, India which houses the historical treasures and artifacts of the Kalingandhra region. It was inaugurated by the then Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh N. Janardhana Reddy on October 8, 1991, owned by Government of India.

Visakha Museum

Visakhapatnam is a popular tourist destination with a history dated back to 260 BC. Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation Museum, more popularly known as the Visakha Museum has taken the huge task of preserving the records of the great history of Vizag city.

Situated on the RK beach road, Visakha museum attracts a huge number of tourists thronging this place to see the historical treasures and artifacts of the Kalinga Andhra region. Once a ruined Dutch bungalow on the beach road, it was renovated and turned into a Museum of great importance. 

Collections available for viewing in the museum include ancient armory, crockery, coins, silk costumes, jewelry, stuffed animals, portraits, manuscripts, letters, diaries, scrapbooks, periodicals, and maps. All of these were used by the early settlers in the region. Many models of warships, planes, and submarines can be found here. There are many historical items presented by different countries too. The museum also showcases a searchlight reflector 30", the route of Vasco-da-Gama's maiden voyage to India and also the words of Nehru, "To be secure on land, we must be supreme at sea."

Visakha Museum Vizag Entry Fee :

 10 per person for Adults

 5 per person for Children ( 5 - 12 years)

Visakha Museum Vizag Address: 

Beach Road, Appughar, Kirlampudi Layout, Chinna Waltair, Pedda Waltair, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, 530017, India

 

Visakha Museum Vizag Timings : 

Day	Timing
Monday	11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Tuesday	11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Wedesday	11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Thursday	11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Friday	Closed / Holiday
Saturday	12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Sunday	12:00 pm – 8:00