About Kempegowda Museum
Established in 2011, this museum is opened in Bangalore city to honor Kempegowda, city founder. Kempegowda was a Yelahanka Cheiftain. Located on the first floor of Mayo Hall, Kempegowda museum houses photographs, posters and ancient inscriptions. A floor plan of the museum gallery is kept in the entrance of the building. The main hall of the gallery has a glass framed Bangalore map with a watch towers set up on four corners. These four towers indicate the boundaries of the Bangalore city. We actually walk over this heritage map while we view the exhibits in the museum. One can gain knowledge about the Yelahanka dynasty and their contributions to the city.
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Places to Visit near Kempegowda Museum
ISKCON Temple, Bangalore, Karnataka
0 km from Kempegowda Museum - See map
Introduction to ISKCON Temple, Bangalore The ISKCON Temple in Bangalore, officially known as the Sri Radha Krishna-Chandra Temple, is one of the...
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Bangalore Aquarium, Karnataka
1.4 km from Kempegowda Museum - See map
The Bangalore Aquarium is the second largest aquarium in the country and is home to a variety of exotic and cultivable fishes. Located in Cubbon...
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Amoeba Sports Bar, Church Street, Karnataka
1.6 km from Kempegowda Museum - See map
Bangalore's most happening bowling alley and gaming zone, Amoeba is a complete family entertainer. It has a huge 24 lane bowling alley and is a...
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St.Marks Cathedral, Bangalore, Karnataka
1.6 km from Kempegowda Museum - See map
St. Marks Cathedral whose foundations were laid in 1808 obviously is devoted to St. Mark who is believed to be one of the writers of the holy...
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Halasuru Someshwara Temple, Bangalore, Karnataka
1.8 km from Kempegowda Museum - See map
Built during the Chola period, the Someshwara Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is one of the most striking examples of ancient Indian...
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St. Mary’s Basilica (Bangalore), Karnataka
2 km from Kempegowda Museum - See map
Coming under the Archbishops Jurisdiction, St.Mary’s Basilica is the oldest church of Bangalore. St.Mary’s Basilica is the only church in...
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Ulsoor Lake, Karnataka
2.1 km from Kempegowda Museum - See map
Once called as Halasuru/ Alasur Lake this is the only Tank constructed by Gowda kings (founder of Bangalore) that stands to this date. Though the...
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Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum, Karnataka
2.5 km from Kempegowda Museum - See map
Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum is fun for children and adults alike. It houses a treasure trove of machines and artifacts...
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Cubbon Park, Karnataka
3 km from Kempegowda Museum - See map
Cubbon Park is a vast expanse of greenery right in the heart of Bangalore city’s administrative area, this Garden gets Bengaluru the name...
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Vikasa Soudha, Karnataka
3 km from Kempegowda Museum - See map
This is another impressive architectural feat that resembles Vidhana soudhain style and is located right next to it. A building marvel that is...
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National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA Bangalore), Karnataka
3.5 km from Kempegowda Museum - See map
National Gallery of Modern Art opened in 2009 is an art gallery in Bangalore. It showcases modern Indian art and houses paintings by many modern...
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Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium (Bengaluru), Karnataka
3.6 km from Kempegowda Museum - See map
Located on Sir. T. Chowdaiah Road, The Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium, Bengaluru was setup in 1989 and is managed by Bangalore Association for...
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