Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya (Southern Regional Centre of IGRMS)
| Place | Mysore |
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| State | Karnataka |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 2001 |
| Museum Type | Anthropological / Ethnographic / Open-Air |
| National Importance Museum | Yes |
| Address | Southern Region Centre Government Of India, Wellington House, Irwin Rd, Lashkar Mohalla, Mandi Mohalla, Mysuru, Karnataka 570001 |
| Visiting Time | 10:00 AM – 06:00 PM (Closed on Mondays and National Holidays) |
| Entry Fee | Free Entry |
Museum Introduction
Established in 1985 and located in the historic Wellington House in Mysuru, this is the regional center of the Bhopal-based National Museum of Mankind. It aims to document and preserve the diverse traditional cultures and indigenous lifestyles of South India through indoor and outdoor exhibits.
General Collections
A wide range of ethnographic objects including traditional household utensils, agricultural implements, folk art, and textiles. The center also features architectural models and life-size replicas of traditional dwellings from various South Indian communities.
Unique Historical Collections
Housed in the Wellington House, a heritage building constructed in 1799 which served as the residence of Arthur Wellesley (the Duke of Wellington) during the British administration of Mysore.
Additional Information
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
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| Notes | The museum is notable for its 'Open Air Exhibition' which features authentic tribal huts and traditional structures relocated or reconstructed by members of the respective indigenous communities. |
| Artifacts | Toda huts, Kerala's 'Naalukettu' models, traditional leather puppets (Tholu Bommalata), ceremonial headgears, and Megalithic burial replicas. |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details | +91 821 244 8231 |
| Email ID | igrmssrc@gmail.com |