Konark Archaeological Museum in Orissa is run by Archaeological Survey of India and is located outside the famous Konark Sun Temple compound. The museum is worth visiting and houses a collection of sculpture from the temple ruins. The corridor of Konark Museum showcases images of numerous ancient monuments and archaeological sites which depicts the evolution and growth of Orissan architecture.
The Archaeological Museum at Konark features four galleries which display more than 260 varieties of antiquities which are retrieved during the clearance work of Konark Sun Temple. The Konark Museum gallery collection include various incarnations of Lord Vishnu, image of Lord Surya in sand stone, image of Surya Narayana, crocodile head meant for pranala in the temple, celestial nymphs, scroll works and swans taking the garland, and cult objects like dikpals.
Konark Museum is open from 9.00 AM to 5.00 PM from Saturday to Thursday. Friday is closed. Entry to the Konark Archaeological Museum is Rs. 5/- per head. Free entrance for children up to 15 years of age.
Contact Address
Archaeological Museum of Konark
Archaeological Survey of India,
Konark - 752111
Puri District
Orissa
Telephone Number – 06758 236822
The Archaeological Museum at Konark features four galleries which display more than 260 varieties of antiquities which are retrieved during the clearance work of Konark Sun Temple. The Konark Museum gallery collection include various incarnations of Lord Vishnu, image of Lord Surya in sand stone, image of Surya Narayana, crocodile head meant for pranala in the temple, celestial nymphs, scroll works and swans taking the garland, and cult objects like dikpals.
Konark Museum is open from 9.00 AM to 5.00 PM from Saturday to Thursday. Friday is closed. Entry to the Konark Archaeological Museum is Rs. 5/- per head. Free entrance for children up to 15 years of age.
Contact Address
Archaeological Museum of Konark
Archaeological Survey of India,
Konark - 752111
Puri District
Orissa
Telephone Number – 06758 236822
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