Sand Sculpture Museum, Mysore

Name: Sand Sculpture Museum
Address: KC Layout, Mysore, 570010, India
Telephone: +91 94482 73890

#9 among attractions in Mysore

Museum, Art museum

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Mysore Sand Sculpture Museum is the first sand sculpture museum in India, located in Mysore, Karnataka. It was inaugurated in 2014, with 150 sand sculptures on display, on a one-acre land at the base of Chamundi Hills. Each of the sculptures was created by sand artist MN Gowri and based on a theme such as Mysore's cultural heritage, wildlife and religion. ()

Coordinates: 12°17'42"N, 76°40'55"E

Address

KC LayoutMysore 570010 India

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+91 94482 73890

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Day trips

Sand Sculpture Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mysore Zoo, Mall of Mysore, Karanji Kere, Rajendra Vilas.

1 miW
Expansive place with exotic animals
Mysore Zoo, Mysore
27 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the city of Mysore, India, the Mysore Zoo, officially known as Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, stands as a testament to the city's dedication to wildlife conservation and education. Founded in 1892 by the royal family, notably by Maharaja...
1.2 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Mall of Mysore, Mysore
31 min walk • Mall of Mysore is a shopping mall which is one of the largest and the first of its kind in the Indian city of Mysore, Karnataka. It is located next to the Mysore Race Course with the Chamundi hills as a backdrop.
0.8 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Karanji Kere, Mysore
20 min walk • Karanji Lake is a lake located in the city of Mysore in the state of Karnataka, India. The lake is surrounded by a nature park consisting of a butterfly park and a walk-through aviary. This aviary is the biggest 'walk-through aviary' in India.
1.4 miSW
Palace
Rajendra Vilas, Mysore
35 min walk • The Rajendra Vilas is a palace-hotel atop Chamundi Hills in Mysore, Karnataka, India. It is now closed and in a state of neglect and can only be visited with prior permission.
0.9 miNW
Museum, History museum
Regional Museum of Natural History Mysore, Mysore
24 min walk • The Regional Museum of Natural History at Mysore, is a museum in India with exhibits on plants, animals and geology of the southern region of India.
1.1 miN
Museum
Chamarajendra Academy of Visual Arts, Mysore
28 min walk • Chamarajendra Academy of Visual Arts is a visual art school in Mysore, in the state of Karnataka in India. The academy is affiliated to the University of Mysore and offers courses in drawing, painting, sculpture, graphics, applied arts, photography and photo-journalism and art history.
0.8 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Mysore City lakes, Mysore
21 min walk • Mysore, Karnataka, has major five lakes, some of which are under restoration with funds provided by the Asian Development Bank and government of Karnataka.
1.1 miE
Sport venue, Sport
Mysore Race Course, Mysore
28 min walk • Mysore Race Course is a racing track in Mysore city of Karnataka province, India.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Sand Sculpture Museum open?

Sand Sculpture Museum is open:

Monday 8:30 am - 6:30 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am - 6:30 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 6:30 pm
Thursday 8:30 am - 6:30 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 6:30 pm
Saturday 8:30 am - 6:30 pm
Sunday 8:30 am - 6:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Sand Sculpture Museum?

Nearby attractions include Karanji Kere, Mysore (20 min walk), Mysore City lakes, Mysore (21 min walk), Regional Museum of Natural History Mysore, Mysore (24 min walk).