Archaeological Museum, Kamalapura
The Archaeological Survey of India museum in Kamalapura, displaying sculptures excavated from the site and a scale model of the entire Hampi city.
The museum is run by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and sits in the town of Kamalapura, south of the Royal Enclosure. It makes an excellent starting point for understanding the full scope of Hampi. The galleries display deities, hero stones, inscriptions, coins and weapons unearthed at the site, along with a large-scale model that shows how the boulder-strewn hills, the river and the temples and palaces are laid out. Admission is inexpensive. The museum closes on Fridays, and photography is generally not allowed inside. It is best visited around midday, when it is hottest outside.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–17:00 (closed Fri)
Nearby sights
- Pattabhirama Temple
- Queen's Bath
- Royal Enclosure: Mahanavami Dibba & Stepped Tank
- Hazara Rama Temple
- Lotus Mahal
- Elephant Stables
- Underground Shiva Temple
- Malyavanta Raghunatha Temple