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History
Venkatappa Art Gallery & Government Museum is a part of the Karnataka Government Museum and is a must visit for true art lovers. Built in 1865, it houses a varied collection of sculptures, paintings, coins and artifacts. Some of these works of art even date back to the Indus Valley civilization.
The museum is a two storied building with a proud display of about 600 paintings. The ground floor has the art section dedicated to the renowned artist K Venkatappa. His paintings effortlessly capture the scenic beauty of hill stations like Ooty and Coorg to name a few.
The second floor has some of the most beautiful works by artists like M F Hussain, Vasudev, Hanumaiah, Hariram, Rekha Rao, Yusuf Arakkal and N S. Bendre. Also showcased here are the works by K K Hebbar entitled as Vayu, Jala, Prithvi, Sea Shore, In Space, Nagamandala, Agni, Last Glimpse and Death.
The museum also has a huge collection of terracotta from West Bengal and Mathura.The art works on display here are some of the most exclusive piece of work and not to be missed!
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Best time to visit
The weather in Bangalore is pleasant all year round, so any time is a good time to visit.
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Trivia
Photography is not allowed inside the Museum.
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Timing
The Museum is open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, and is closed on Wednesdays.
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