ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM

The Archaeological Museum in Bhopal houses a splendid collection of sculptures brought from various parts of the state The museum in Bhopal provides a sample of the rich traditions of the state. The museum devoted to archaeology , is very interesting place for the lovers of History. It is located on Vanganga road, which is 6 to 7 km from Bhopal railway station. The State Museum was established in 1949. It exhibits antiquities like coins, sculpture, terracotta excavated from all the significants sites of the region. The State museum also exhibits porcelatin objects, metal and ivory toys and artifacts, woodcarvings and number of miscellanecous items like needlework and local handicrafts.Also on view are paintings and handicrafts, especially those made by the tribal communities of Bastar.The paintings from the Bagh caves at Mandu, and statues of Lakshmi, the Hindu Goddess of Wealth, and of the Buddha makes it more interesting.
Further, you will find images of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, the Hindu Holy Trinity of Creator-Preserver-Destroyer of the Universe.