Established | 7 April 2011 |
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Location | MG road, Bangalore |
Coordinates | 12°58′27″N 77°36′39″E / 12.974092°N 77.610754°E |
Type | Heritage center |
Curator | Prof. Devarakonda Reddy |
Owner | Government of Karnataka |
Public transit access | Metro: M.G. Road & Trinity stations; Bus: Mayo Hall Bus Stop |
Nearest car park | Utility building (next door) |
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 (1513-1569) who was the founder of Bangalore city. The museum is located on the first floor of Mayo Hall.[1] The museum has Kempegowda's statue as well as posters and pictures of forts, temples, reservoirs and inscriptions from his time.