Kempegowda Museum, Bangalore

Name: Kempegowda Museum
Address: Bangalore, India

#102 among attractions in Bangalore

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Kempegowda Museum is a government museum located in the city of Bangalore, in the state of Karnataka, India. It was established in the year 2011 is dedicated to Yelahanka chieftain Kempegowda who was the founder of Bangalore city. The museum is located on the first floor of Mayo Hall. The museum has Kempegowda's statue as well as posters and pictures of forts, temples, reservoirs and inscriptions from his time. ()

Established: 7 April 2011 (13 years ago)Coordinates: 12°58'27"N, 77°36'39"E

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Richmond TownBangalore India

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Kempegowda Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Garuda Mall, Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum, Commercial Street, Karnataka Government Museum.

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Which popular attractions are close to Kempegowda Museum?

Nearby attractions include Public Utility Building, Bangalore (2 min walk), Bangalore Central Business District, Bangalore (3 min walk), East Parade Church, Bangalore (7 min walk), Plaza Theatre, Bangalore (9 min walk).

How to get to Kempegowda Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kempegowda Museum:

Bus

Mayo Hall • Lines: 141E, 144, 144E, 144K, 333, G2, K4 (3 min walk)
MG Road • Lines: K4 (3 min walk)

Metro

Mahatma Gandhi Road • Lines: Purple (8 min walk)
Trinity • Lines: Purple (11 min walk)