Baudhasree Archaeological Museum
| Place | Guntur |
|---|---|
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 1992 |
| Museum Type | Archaeological |
| National Importance Museum | Yes |
| Address | AC College Rd, Kanna Vari Thota, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh 522004 |
| Visiting Time | 10:30 AM to 05:00 PM (Closed on Fridays and Public Holidays) |
| Entry Fee | Adults: ₹10 Children: ₹5 |
Museum Introduction
Established in the early 1950s, the museum is located in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. It serves as a regional center for preserving the rich Buddhist heritage and Brahmanical sculptures unearthed during various excavations in the Guntur district. It is particularly valued for its collection of limestone carvings characteristic of the Amaravati school of art.
General Collections
The collection includes stone and bronze sculptures, prehistoric stone tools, ancient coins, and pottery fragments. It features a range of artifacts from the Satavahana, Ikshvaku, and Vishnukundina dynasties, as well as medieval Hindu deities.
Unique Historical Collections
Buddhist Limestone Friezes: The museum is uniquely known for its collection of white limestone panels depicting life scenes of the Buddha and Jakata tales, similar in style to those found at the world-renowned Amaravati Stupa. It also holds rare relic caskets discovered at various local stupa sites.
Additional Information
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
|---|---|
| Notes | The museum is often colloquially referred to as the "Guntur Museum." It acts as a sister institution to the Bapu Museum in Vijayawada, focusing specifically on the Buddhist circuit artifacts of the district. |
| Artifacts | Standing Buddha sculptures; Inscribed limestone pillars; Hero stones (Veeragallu); Bronze idols of Jain Tirthankaras; Satavahana lead coins; Sculptures of Mahishasura Mardini; Neolithic axes and celts. |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details | +91 863-2226226 |