Number 1: Salar Jung Museum
One of the largest art museums in the world, it has a vast collection of art, sculptures, textiles, and other antiques from around the world.
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TOP 10
MUSEUMS AND ART GALLERIES
Ten museums and galleries, from the Salar Jung Museum to the State Gallery of Art, as our 2023 guide listed them.
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ABOUT THIS LIST
Discover the best museums and art galleries in Hyderabad, from the Salar Jung Museum’s diverse collection to the contemporary exhibitions at the Kalakriti Art Gallery.
Number 2: Telangana State Archaeology Museum
This museum showcases the rich history and culture of the state of Telangana through its exhibits of art, coins, weapons, and pottery.
Number 3: AP State Museum
It has a diverse collection of artifacts from different eras, including coins, sculptures, and weapons.
Number 4: Nizam’s Museum
This museum showcases the personal belongings of the Nizams, the former rulers of Hyderabad, such as their vintage cars, clothes, and jewelry.
Number 5: BM Birla Science Museum
This museum has exhibits on various scientific disciplines, such as physics, astronomy, and chemistry, making it a great place to learn about science and technology.
Number 6: The Mahatma Gandhi Digital Museum
This museum provides an interactive experience that takes visitors through the life and works of Mahatma Gandhi.
Number 7: Ravindra Bharathi
This art gallery hosts exhibitions and performances showcasing the work of artists and performers from across India.
Number 8: Kalakriti Art Gallery
This gallery features contemporary art from India and around the world, and hosts regular exhibitions and events.
Number 9: Icon Art Gallery
This gallery showcases the work of contemporary Indian artists and is a great place to discover new talent.
Number 10: State Gallery of Art
This gallery exhibits works of art from all over India and is a great place to explore and appreciate different art forms.
HOW THIS LIST WORKS
This is an editorial list from the Hyderabad Stories archive. Its order is the order the original guide gave; we have kept it rather than re-rank places we have not revisited. Entries become links as each place gets a verified Hyderabad Stories record.
WHAT IS NOT ON THIS PAGE
No public vote, no score and no movement arrows — none of them has a data source we could stand behind. Photographs appear only for entries we have photographed ourselves.
