Buddhist Heritage Museum, Buddavanam

Museum Address
Close to Right Branch Canal, Nagarjuna Sagar Dam, Nalgonda, Telangana
City
State
Telangana
Phone Number
Museum website
https://heritage.telangana.gov.in/museums/buddhist-heritage-museum-buddavanam-nagarjuna-sagar/
When was the museum established?
2014
Main category
Briefly describe the history of the museum, its collection and donors.


Locally known as the Buddhist Theme Park, the Buddhist Heritage Museum, Buddavanam was inaugurated on 14 May 2014. Located near the Nagarjuna Sagar Dam in the Nalgonda district, the museum hosts a number of coins and artefacts that were unearthed during the construction of the dam.

With the help of The Department of Heritage, Telangana - Nalgonda district has developed to house this district museum where Buddhist sculptures, Pala and Gandhara sculptures, bronze artefacts, and Ajanta paintings have been preserved. With the agenda of showcasing more of the cultural heritage of the region, the museum has plans for expanding their galleries.

Who manages the museum?
State Government
Reference Link
https://heritage.telangana.gov.in/museums/buddhist-heritage-museum-buddavanam-nagarjuna-sagar/
Is the museum currently closed?
No
Image for museum exterior/building
Buddhist Heritage Museum, Buddavanam
Entry Fee
Not Applicable
Opening Days
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Saturday
Opening Time
10:30 a.m.
Closing Time
05:00 p.m.
Verified
No