Central Museum Indore
केंद्रीय संग्रहालय इंदौर
An important archaeological museum in Madhya Pradesh, with a collection of fine Paramara dynasty stone sculptures from Dhar's Ujjain Sculptures site.
The Central Museum was built in 1929 and has two main galleries. Its exhibits range from prehistoric tools, coins, and weapons to medieval sculpture. The most impressive pieces are the Paramara dynasty stone sculptures from the 10th and 11th centuries, from the Dhar (Ujjain) site, including carvings of Harihara, Shiva, avatars of Vishnu, and the war god Kartikeya, all finely crafted. Tickets are inexpensive, and the museum is closed on Mondays. It is near the Central Post Office, and a visit takes about an hour.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 10:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Gandhi Hall
- Chhappan Dukan
- Krishnapura Chhatris
- Rajwada Palace
- Sarafa Bazaar
- Lalbagh Palace
- Atal Bihari Vajpayee Regional Park (Pipliyapala)
- Khajrana Ganesh Temple