The Telangana Government is planning a comprehensive renovation of the Telangana State Archeology Museum at Public Gardens in Nampally, Hyderabad, to restore its former glory and turn it into a major tourist attraction, stated Tourism and Culture Minister Jupally Krishna Rao on Wednesday (August 19, 2026).
The Minister visited the museum and inspected various galleries, including those showcasing bronze artefacts, Buddhist art, sculptures, cannons and paintings. He also reviewed the condition of the rare archaeological and historical artefacts housed at the museum and discussed their preservation with office-holders.
Telangana Tourism, Culture and Archaeology Minister Jupally Krishna Rao inspects archaeological exhibits, historical artefacts and heritage collections at the State Archaeology Museum in Hyderabad on Wednesday (August 19, 2026) | Photo Credit: SIDDHANT THAKUR
Conservation of Egyptian mummy
A key focus of the visit was the Egyptian mummy at the museum, believed to date back to 2500 B.C. The minister directed officials to take all necessary measures to ensure its scientific conservation and preservation for future generations.
Tourism Minister Jupally Krishna Rao walked through a part of the Telangana State Archeology Museum, where false ceiling is dialpidated, in Hyderabad on Wednesday (August 19, 2026) | Photo Credit: SIDDHANT THAKUR
Officials informed the Minister that a proposal for conserving the mummy had been prepared at an estimated cost of ₹82 lakh, based on recommendations from German experts. The Minister directed officials to expedite the process and ensure that the required funds were issued at the earliest.
Mr. Rao said the administration wanted to develop the museum into a must-visit destination for domestic and international tourists visiting Hyderabad. He urged greater publicity of its rare archaeological collections and historical significance, besides preparing specific aims to increase tourist footfall.
He also directed the Archaeology Department to prepare comprehensive estimates for renovation works, including building conservation, structural repairs and painting. Director of Archaeology Arjun Rao was asked to submit the estimates within a week so that the development works could be taken up without delay.
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