

Very lively tableaux related to the subjects of daily living of tribals, social customs, ceremonies etc. It is a round shaped two storeyed museum. PS: Adding to the proud list of museums in Vizag, a new Sea Harrier Museum will soon be set up near the RK Beach.The Tribal Museum in Araku Valley is a very interesting place for tourists.

Definitely a must-visit, the Telugu museum is a door into the cultural richness of our country, and we must experience it. More importantly, it shines a light on the rich past associated with Telugu and the stories that were born with it. With the sheen of the language reducing due to many an overdependence on the ease of English, this museum showcases the beauty and versatility behind the vernacular. Telugu Thalli, the famed Thousand pillar temple, the Satavahana kings, Sri Krishnadevaraya in his court, the poetess Molla, the Lepakshi Nandi, Annamayya, Penukonda Fort, slabs with various laws etched on them, Rani Rudramadevi and history of the Kakatiyas, the history of Bhadrachalam, Amravathi anything and everything associated with Telugu history, culture, literature, and heritage has been symbolized in this museum. The museum also displays close to 200 ‘Fibre Reinforce Plastic’ (FRP) sculptures associated with the language. Highlighting the wondrous aspects of this language and its unique place in world literature, the Telugu Museum is a wonderful addition to the distinctiveness of Vizag. #5 Telugu MuseumĮvery language has its own history, but very few have had a cultural heritage as rich as the Telugu dialect. From halogen lights, to the silent camera and advanced versions, video analysers, ultrasonic cleaners, and winders, one is taken on a trip through the laborious task that once cinema making was. It showcases the equipment and technologies once prevalent in cinema making. The first of its kind in Andhra Pradesh, this museum was inaugurated on the 79th birth anniversary of Dr. However, the greatest attraction in this place right now is their newly added ‘ Museum of Cinema’. You see the hospital at one end, a bungalow at the other and a police station by the corner of the road. Walking into Dr. Ramanaidu Film Studios in Vizag is like entering multiple film sets at the same time. With new exhibits added regularly, every visit has something more to offer. It also has paintings from Abburi Kalakendra. The Art Gallery displays Vizag’s colourful regal heritage – the oil portraits of Vijayanagaram royalty, Rajahs of Jaipur (Orissa), Dasapalla, and the Kirlampudi family. Also on display is the unexploded 250-lb bomb that was dropped by the Japanese during World War II, and the remnants of ‘Ghazi’ the Pakistan Submarine decimated during the 1971 war. Jawaharlal Nehru when he came for the inauguration of the first ship that was indigenously built – the S.S Jala Usha. Quaint curios in memory of various incidents and momentous occasions in Vizag’s past are showcased in the museum, like even the coconut that was broken by the then Prime Minister Pt. The museum is a confluence of heritage and maritime history. To delve into the pages of this story, step into the Visakha Museum, sited on the RK Beach road. Visit it to catch a glimpse of the might of our Navy! The submarine displays its complete weapon package, including the torpedoes. The Kursura Museum was thrown open to the public on. Installing this decommissioned submarine on the RK Beach itself was a daunting task and it took almost 18 months to beach the submarine and convert it into a museum. Her sheer size evokes awe and admiration. It played a vital role during the 1971 war and helped the nation against enemy attacks.

It has traversed 73500 nautical miles and clocked over 3000 dived hours and participated in all types of Naval Operations. INS Kursura had a glorious record of serving the nation for 3 decades. It gives the visitor an understanding of the trying and tough conditions under which the submariners serve the nation. As a museum, the beached Sub gives a rare opportunity for the general public to visit experience and learn about the forbidden confines of a Naval Submarine, torpedo rooms, staff quarters, the top-secret sonar and radar installations, and the submarine control systems. Located on the serene Rama Krishna Beach, this museum that started functioning in 2001 was converted from the mighty 1400 ton INS Kursura, a Russian-built submarine. 5 museums in Vizag that are bound to fascinate you: #1 Submarine Museum Here are 5 museums in Vizag you must visit at least once. we take you on a trip through some of the most prized possessions of this region. Museums are always fascinating because they hide not one but many stories within their walls.
