Botany Museum

Botanical / Academic Museum Non-Government

Place	Bhimavaram
State	Andhra Pradesh
Virtual Museum	No
Year of Establishment	Not Available
Museum Type	Botanical / Academic Museum
National Importance Museum	No
Address	Botany Museum, Dantuluri Narayana Raju College, Balusumudi, Bhimavaram, West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh - 534202
Visiting Time	10:00 AM to 05:00 PM (Aligned with college working hours closed on Sundays and college holidays)
Entry Fee	Generally Free (Primarily for students and academic visitors outsiders may need permission from the

Museum Introduction

Established and maintained by the Botany Department of D.N.R. College, this museum serves as a specialized center for plant science. It houses a 1,000 sq. ft. hall of exhibits collected primarily by students and faculty during field trips to diverse ecosystems across India and abroad.

General Collections

The museum contains a vast array of specimens including algae, fungi, bryophytes, pteridophytes, and gymnosperms. It also features physiological apparatus, plant models, and a rich archive of photographs depicting rare flora.

Unique Historical Collections

Global & Rare Exhibits: The museum boasts rare international specimens like Dawsonia, Glossopteris, and Phylloglossum from Australia, and bryophytes from Iowa, USA. It also includes unique marine algae from Krusadai Island (Tamil Nadu) and carnivorous plants from Assam.

Additional Information

Archaeological Survey of India	No
Notes	A standout feature is the "Flora of Bhimavaram" section, a specialized herbarium of local plants identified to the species level. The museum also maintains records of indigenous medicinal plants as identified in the Dhanvanthari Nighantuvu.
Artifacts	Fossilized plant remains; Balanophora (rare root parasite); Coffee Arabica specimens from Araku Valley; Herbarium sheets of over 30 Angiosperm families; and traditional medicinal plant archives in Sanskrit and vernacular languages.
Highly Descriptive	Yes (For students of
Contact Details	+91 8816 224119 +91 8816 224072
Email ID	contact@dnrcollege.org principal@dnrcollege.org