NELLORE ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM
Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, India
The District Archaeological Museum was established in 2004 and located in Saraswathi Nagar, Dargametta, Nellore Town of P.S.R. Nellore District. At the entrance gallery, the dioramas of pre and protohistoric man representing the daily lifeways, including the manufacture of tool-kits, agriculture, burial practices etc., are shown. In the right side gallery the Coins, the Epigraphy, Terracotta figurines etc., are displayed in the showcases.
In the middle gallery Arms & Weapons consisting of swords, daggers bow and arrows and cannon are displayed. In the left side gallery the Bronzes, Porcelain, Celadon, Chinese Wares are displayed. In the center of the building in the open area, the stone sculptures and Architectural members dated from Satavahana (2nd century B.C.) to the Post Vijayanagara periods (17th century A.D.) are on pedestals. The dioramas of prehistoric man and the arms and weapons gallery are the main attractions to the children.
Suggested time duration
2 Hours
Crowded Period
Saturday - Sunday
Best Season To Visit
Anytime
Do's & Dont's
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Don't touch the articafts.
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Do not enter restricted zone, which is meant for your safety.
Architecture
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Timings
| Day | Start Time | End Time | Adult Entry Fee | Child Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Days | 10:30 AM | 05:00 PM |
- Friday is Holiday
Transport Connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 NELLORE Main RTC Bus Stand |
1 KM | 0861-2372002 |
 Nellore Railway Station |
3.6 KM | 0861-2336263 |
 Tirupati International Airport |
117 KM | 0877-2275354 |
What to Carry
Water bottleSuitable For
Adults
Disabled
Elderly
Children
Infants
Facilities
Toilets
Parking
Parking is available for 5 cars
Nearest Town
| Town Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Nellore | 1 KM |
Nearest Temples
TALPAGIRI SRI RANGANATHASWAMY TEMPLE
Lord here poses as on Adiseshu with his consorts Sridevi and Bhudevi
SRI JONNAWADA KAMAKSHI MALLIKARJUNA SWAMY TEMPLE
Self manifested Goddess & lingam is emerged out of Yagna gundam
VEDAGIRI LAKSHMI NARASIMHA SWAMY TEMPLE
Swayambhu moorthy is six feet tall located on Hills inside a Cave.
Nearest Attractions
BoatingA P TOURISM BOATING UNIT
A joyful Boat ride with numerous type of boats
BeachTUPILIPALEM BEACH
Good beach with enticing atmosphere with beautiful scenaries
DamSOMASILA DAM
Dam constructed across the Penna River near Somasila
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