State Archaeological Museum

A small archaeological museum in Gwalior, State Archaeological Museum is home to a diverse range of relics, statues, and artifacts attracting numerous visitors who want to explore more about the historic era.

About the Museum

Located in the vicinity of Gwalior Fort, the State Archaeological Museum is one of the most significant places of attractions in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. A small museum with a rectangular hall and two verandas, the museum houses a diverse range of artifacts from distinct places like Naresar, Bateswar, Padawali, and Amrol.

The sculptures housed in the museum can be categorized under the heads of Vaishnava and Jaina which takes the visitors on a journey of the prehistoric era when the sculptures were just amassing favor as a medium of art and expression. This period dates back from the 1st century BC to the 17th century AD and the earliest dated statues in the museum hail from Mitawali from the Sunga period. The massive and life-like sculptures gain the attention of the visitors such as the sculptures of Balarama and Lakulisa. An ideal place for history enthusiasts, visitors can also find statues from places such as Kherat, Rannod, and Padawali periods which date back to the 8th and 10th century BC. Many sculptures of Hindu deities such as Shiva, Nataraj, and Adinath are also displayed in the museum along with sculptures from Suhania which date back to the 11th century AD. A must-visit place for enlightening purposes, the State Archaeological Museum in Gwalior will educate and fascinate you at the same time.