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KARNATAKA GOVERNMENT MUSEUM AND VENKATAPPA ART GALLERY, BANGALORE

The museum has sculptures from the Hoysala and Gandhara periods. Popular exhibits include: antiquities from Mohenjodaro, terracotta from Mathura and miniature paintings from the Rajasthani and Pahari schools. Ivory carvings, sandal-wood caskets, arms and armoury are also on display. Tel: 2864483. Timings: 10 a.m to 5 p.m. Closed on Mondays.

TECHNICAL MUSUEM/VISHWESHWARAIH MUSEUM, BANGALORE

This museum is a tribute to Sir. M. Vishweshwaraiah, a statesman who worked to brings science and technology to the common man. The museum portrays the application of science and technology in industry and human welfare. A mobile science exhibition is a feature of the museum. Tel: 2864114. Timings: 10 a.m to 6 p.m, daily except notified holidays.

GANDHI BHAVAN

The museum has pictorial display of Mahatma Gandhi’s life. Kumara Krupa Road, Bangalore. Tel: 2871957. Timings: 12 p.m to 6 p.m. Closed on Sundays.

HAL HERITAGE CENTRE & AEROSPACE MUSEUM

Tel: 5228341, Timing: 9 am to 5 pm on all days.