Kempegowda Museum, Heritage centre in central Bangalore, India
The Kempegowda Museum occupies the first floor of Mayo Hall, a red and white colonial building featuring historical displays about Bangalore's development.
Opened in 2011, this museum commemorates Yelahanka chieftain Kempegowda, who established Bangalore city and constructed four watchtowers marking its boundaries in 1537.
The museum displays photographs, artifacts, and inscriptions highlighting the Yelahanka dynasty's contributions to Bangalore's water systems, commerce, and religious structures.
Located near MG Road metro station, the museum welcomes visitors Monday through Saturday from 9 AM to 5 PM without admission charges.
Visitors walk on a glass-protected floor featuring an enlarged heritage map of 19th-century Bangalore, displaying historical place names and significant buildings.
Location: Bangalore
Inception: 2011
GPS coordinates: 12.97409,77.61075
Latest update: March 11, 2025 13:32
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