INS Kurusura Submarine Museum
| Place | Visakhapatnam |
|---|---|
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 2002 |
| Museum Type | Maritime / Military / Museum Ship |
| National Importance Museum | Yes |
| Address | RK Beach Rd, Kirlampudi Layout, Chinna Waltair, Pandurangapuram, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh 530017 |
| Visiting Time | 02:00 PM – 08:30 PM (Tuesday to Saturday) 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM and 02:00 PM – 08:30 PM (Sunday). Closed on Mondays. |
| Entry Fee | Adults: ₹40 Children: ₹20 Camera: ₹50 |
Museum Introduction
Established in 2002 at RK Beach, Visakhapatnam, the INS Kursura (S20) is a Soviet-built Kalvari-class diesel-electric submarine. It was the first of its kind in South Asia and remains one of the few submarine museums globally to be established on land after being decommissioned from active service in 2001.
General Collections
The museum consists of the entire interior of the submarine, maintaining its original machinery, sonar systems, periscopes, and control panels. It features displays on the history of the Indian Navy's submarine arm and life at sea.
Unique Historical Collections
As one of the earliest submarines of the Indian Navy, it played a vital role in the 1971 Indo-Pak war, conducting patrols in the Arabian Sea. The museum preserves the actual torpedo tubes and the tight living quarters (bunks and galley) used by the crew.
Additional Information
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
|---|---|
| Notes | The submarine was hauled out of the sea and placed on the beach using a specialized engineering process involving heavy-duty winches and a concrete foundation. |
| Artifacts | Original periscopes, torpedoes (dummy), radar systems, engine components, and historical photographs of the vessel's 31-year service history. |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details | +91 891 275 4141 |