City Museum (Nizam's Museum) , Hyderabad
About City Museum (Nizam's Museum)
In the Purani Haveli of Jubilee hills, is located the City Museum or Nizam Museum of Hyderabad. The museum which was opened in 2012 has a collection of Neolithic pots, coins which belong to Satavahanas time period, terracotta figurines which are of European style etc. The 7 maps which are displayed in the museum reveal the journey of Hyderabad city right from 13th century up till today. 50 localities of Hyderabad city are well described by the pictures housed in the museum. Most striking collections include, the diamond studded qahwa cups, ivory walking sticks, pearl studded perfume bottles, beautifully crafted swords and draggers and filigree objects.
Nizam’s Museum is the main source of mementos, artifacts, gift articles etc which belongs to last Nizam of Hyderabad. You can see the miniature of all important buildings made up of Silver in this Museum. Also a tiffin box made up of gold and diamond inlay is grandeur of its type. The manually operated lift found in this museum dates back to 150 year.
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Places to Visit near City Museum (Nizam's Museum)
Charminar, Telangana
1.4 km from City Museum (Nizam's Museum) - See map
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Mecca Masjid, Telangana
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Salar Jung Museum, Telangana
1.5 km from City Museum (Nizam's Museum) - See map
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Chowmahalla Palace, Telangana
2.1 km from City Museum (Nizam's Museum) - See map
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AP State Archaeological Museum, Telangana
3.5 km from City Museum (Nizam's Museum) - See map
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Sudha Cars Museum, Telangana
4.2 km from City Museum (Nizam's Museum) - See map
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Paigah Tombs, Telangana
4.3 km from City Museum (Nizam's Museum) - See map
The Paigah Tombs were built by Nawab Tung Jung Bahadur of the Shums ul Umrahi aristocracy in 1787. The tombs have an impressive amalgamation of...
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Falaknuma Palace, Telangana
6 km from City Museum (Nizam's Museum) - See map
Falaknuma Palace, the 18th century palace is located 5 km away from Charminar in Hyderabad. This palace is one of exquisite palaces in Hyderabad....
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Nehru Zoological Park, Telangana
6.2 km from City Museum (Nizam's Museum) - See map
Established in 1959, Nehru Zoological Park is much sought after tourists' spot in Hyderabad. The zoo is adjacent to Mir Alam Tank. Most of the...
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BM Birla Science Centre and Archaeological Museum, Telangana
6.4 km from City Museum (Nizam's Museum) - See map
One of the prestigious centers for promulgation of science. The institute founded by the Birla Group is situated in the Adarsh Nagar area of...
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Birla Mandir, Hyderabad, Telangana
6.5 km from City Museum (Nizam's Museum) - See map
Perched atop Naubath Pahad hillock, Birla Mandir was established by Birla Foundation. The Mandir which sprawls over 13 acres of land is dedicated...
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NTR Gardens, Telangana
6.6 km from City Museum (Nizam's Museum) - See map
Spread over 36 acres of land, NTR Gardens is a public park which is well liked by kids and tourists. The well laid garden with a variety of flora...
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