Archaeological Museum | Museum in Odisha

About Archaeological Museum:

This museum is near the Konark Sun Temple. It is a great museum to visit, this place provides information about the Sun Temple, which is good to know. Its entrance is very good like "red carpet", in front of the door, both visitors get the number two 'Yali' on the left and right sides. The entire area is covered with green trees. The Konark Museum is a treasure house for historians and art lovers and is open to the public.

Location information Archaeological Museum:

Archaeological Museum is located SH 13, Konark, Puri-752111, and Odisha.

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History of Archaeological Museum:

Archaeological Survey of Indian Museum serves as a store of 13th century, India's finest architectural artifacts. The museum exhibits wonderful stone sculptures gathered from the ruins of the Sun Temple. Apart from this, there is also a reserved archive in it, this museum comprises four galleries, where about 260 antiquities are available on display. Each gallery has different stone sculptures on the basis of their subject, and the sculptures falling in the museum and the architectural members of the Sun Temple were shifted to the present museum building in 1968. The present museum is located from the main temple in the far north direction.

Languages in Archaeological Museum:

• Odia
• Hindi
• English
• Bengali

Interesting things to See : four type of gallery:

• The first gallery contains 62 antiques, in which the sand stone sculpture of the Sun God, the Chlorite stone sculpture of Raja, various incarnations of Lord Vishnu and many others are included.
• The second gallery has 108 antique objects in which religious idols such as Deepla and heavenly bodies are sculptures, stone carvings on stone, drummers of crocodile and great artistic value etc.
• There are 45 ancient sculptures on display in the third gallery, including the heavenly bodies described in the statue of Sun Narayan, Hindu Myths, a King and his followers, Gaja-Vaala and unique erotic figures. Some images are displayed in cases to show.
• The fourth gallery shows 45 antiquities. This part of the museum is the latest addition, it includes images of a thunderbolt lion, and the rest of the statue of Lord Vishnu, the king is watching a dance performance, erotic versus couple, Salman Jikaas, the book works. And there are many more unique elements.

How to reach Archaeological Museum?

Nearest Airport: Biju Patnaik Domestic Airport.
Nearest Railway Station: Railway Station Cuttak Railway Station.
Other transport facilities: Buses, taxi and private vehicles available.

Nearest Visiting places from Archaeological Museum:

Chandrabhaga Sea Beach - Chandrabhaga is a beautiful beach which is next in Orissa, after the main Puri beach. It is very close to the Konark Sun Temple and therefore makes it very convenient for tourists.
Konark Sun Temple - The Sun temple of Konark is a classic example of Kalinga architecture. This is a masterpiece in combination with all types of architecture.
Ramchandi Beach - Located on the Marine Drive of Konark near Ramchandi Mandir, Ramchandi beach is an insulated sandy paradise, only some people have discovered.
Vishnu Temple - India is known for its many temples, which are on almost every major road. Vishnu temple behind Ramchandi temple is a silent ambassador of Indian culture.
Ramchandi Temple - The Ramchandi's temple is a beautiful tourist destination in the mouth of the Kushabhadra River. The temple is not very important, but Ramchandi is the main deity of Konark.
Konark Math - Konak Math is a monastery near the Sun Temple. Walking through mathematics to publish another religious place in Konark.

Nearest Petrol Pump near by Archaeological Museum:

• Indian Oil Petrol Pump

Kanti, Post Office Gadakaramara, Gop, Puri
Puri District, Odisha
Distance - 6.3 km

• Indian Oil Petrol Pump

Gadaamarprasad, Post Amareswar Police Station, Nimapada, District Puri
Puri District, Odisha
Distance - 9.5 km

Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation near by Archaeological Museum:

Labanya Lodge
Add: Konark, Puri District, Orissa
Phone: +91-6758-236430

Panthanivas
Add: OTDC, Konark, Puri-752111
Phone: +91-6758-236831

Royal Lodge
Add: Konark, Puri District, Orissa
Phone: +91-6758-236818

Toshali sands (Four Star)
Add: Konark Marine Drive, Puri-02
Mobile: +91-9937003223

Travelers Lodge
Add: OTDC, Konark, Orissa, India
Phone: +91-6758-236820

Konark Lodge
Add: Konark Police Station, Konark-01
Phone: +91-6758-236502

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Opening Hours: 10.00 am to 5.00 pm
Closed on – Friday

Help Line/Phone Number in Archaeological Museum:

Ambulance Services
108/102 Medical Ambulance Services across the state.
Konark sun temple contact number
+91-6758-236821|+91-6758-236821

Hospital
Konark Hospital is a hospital near Konārka.
The address of Konark Hospital is Konark-Kakatpur Rd, Konark, Odisha 752111, India
Email - http://konarkhospitals.com/

Deriki Hospital is a hospital near Konārka
The address of Deriki Hospital is Deriki, Odisha 754113, India
The international phone number of this hospital is +91 96876 07199

Govt.Hospital is a hospital near Konārka.
The address of Govt.Hospital is Konark-Kakatpur Rd, Odisha 752111, India

Police Station PS - Konark, Dist. - Puri,PIN – 752111
06758-236825
94370-01771
E-mail Id - iic.Konark @odishapolice.gov.in