Museums in Hyderabad
Explore the top museums in Hyderabad - art galleries, science centres, and history museums that bring the city's culture and knowledge to life.
Sudha Cars Museum
Unique museum featuring hand-crafted cars in unusual shapes - cricket bat car, camera car, and more. Created by K. Sudhakar.
Opening Hours
9:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Entry Fee
₹60
Type
Museum
Best Time to Visit
Afternoon
Nearest Metro
Uppal· 15 min walk
Activities
Unique car viewing, photography
BM Birla Planetarium
One of the most modern planetariums in India with sky theater and science center. Regular shows on astronomy and space science.
Opening Hours
10:30 AM - 8:15 PM
Entry Fee
₹50-150
Type
Museum
Best Time to Visit
Afternoon for shows
Nearest Metro
Khairatabad· 10 min walk
Activities
Planetarium shows, science exhibitions
AP State Archaeology Museum
Houses Buddhist relics, bronze sculptures, arms gallery, and artifacts from Satavahana and Kakatiya periods.
Opening Hours
10:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Closed Fridays)
Entry Fee
₹10
Type
Museum
Best Time to Visit
Morning
Nearest Metro
Nampally· 10 min walk
Activities
History learning, archaeology
Nizam's Museum
Museum showcasing the lifestyle and belongings of the Nizams including the famous diamond-studded tiffin box and golden throne.
Opening Hours
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Closed Fridays)
Entry Fee
₹100
Type
Museum
Best Time to Visit
Morning
Nearest Metro
MGBS· 18 min walk
Activities
Heritage viewing, history learning
Hyderabad City Museum
Chronicles the history of Hyderabad from ancient times to modern day. Features photographs, artifacts, and interactive displays.
Opening Hours
10:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Closed Mondays)
Entry Fee
₹20
Type
Museum
Best Time to Visit
Afternoon
Nearest Metro
Nampally· 10 min walk
Activities
History learning, photography
Health Museum
Unique museum focusing on health education with anatomical models, health exhibits, and awareness programs.
Opening Hours
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Closed Mondays)
Entry Fee
₹10
Type
Museum
Best Time to Visit
Morning
Nearest Metro
Nampally· 12 min walk
Activities
Educational visit, health awareness
Salar Jung Museum
One of India's three national museums - 38 galleries of Mughal, European and Asian art collected by the Salar Jung family.
Opening Hours
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Closed Fridays
Entry Fee
Rs 50 Indians, Rs 500 foreigners
Type
Museum
Best Time to Visit
Weekday morning
Nearest Metro
MGBS· 18 min walk
Activities
Museum tour, photography
BM Birla Science Centre
Naubat Pahad complex housing a planetarium, science museum and the dinosaurium - school-children’s day-out fixture.
Opening Hours
10:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Entry Fee
Rs 100 adults
Type
Museum
Best Time to Visit
Weekday afternoon
Nearest Metro
Khairatabad· 12 min walk
Activities
Planetarium show, museum tour
BM Birla Planetarium
Adjoining the Birla Science Centre - daily English and Telugu sky-shows under a 15 m dome and an evening laser show.
Opening Hours
11:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Entry Fee
Rs 100 adults
Type
Museum
Best Time to Visit
Weekday afternoon
Nearest Metro
Khairatabad· 12 min walk
Activities
Sky shows, laser show
Telangana State Museum
Heritage building near Public Gardens housing a Buddhist relics gallery, bronze sculpture hall and the Egyptian mummy on permanent loan.
Opening Hours
10:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Closed Fridays
Entry Fee
Rs 10 adults
Type
Museum
Best Time to Visit
Weekday afternoon
Nearest Metro
Assembly· 2 min walk
Activities
Museum galleries, archaeology
Sudha Cars Museum
100+ road-legal eccentric car designs by KV Sudhakar - cars shaped like helmets, snooker tables and giant condoms parked in a Bahadurpura warehouse.
Opening Hours
9:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Entry Fee
Rs 50 adults
Type
Museum
Best Time to Visit
Weekend afternoon
Nearest Metro
MGBS· 18 min walk
Activities
Quirky museum tour
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Plan at least 2-3 hours per museum for a thorough visit
Many museums are closed on Mondays - check timings
Look for audio guides or free docent tours
Museums in Hyderabad
Explore the top museums in Hyderabad - art galleries, science centres, and history museums that bring the city's culture and knowledge to life.
Sudha Cars Museum
Unique museum featuring hand-crafted cars in unusual shapes - cricket bat car, camera car, and more. Created by K. Sudhakar.
Opening Hours
9:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Entry Fee
₹60
Type
Museum
Best Time to Visit
Afternoon
Nearest Metro
Uppal· 15 min walk
Activities
Unique car viewing, photography
BM Birla Planetarium
One of the most modern planetariums in India with sky theater and science center. Regular shows on astronomy and space science.
Opening Hours
10:30 AM - 8:15 PM
Entry Fee
₹50-150
Type
Museum
Best Time to Visit
Afternoon for shows
Nearest Metro
Khairatabad· 10 min walk
Activities
Planetarium shows, science exhibitions
AP State Archaeology Museum
Houses Buddhist relics, bronze sculptures, arms gallery, and artifacts from Satavahana and Kakatiya periods.
Opening Hours
10:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Closed Fridays)
Entry Fee
₹10
Type
Museum
Best Time to Visit
Morning
Nearest Metro
Nampally· 10 min walk
Activities
History learning, archaeology
Nizam's Museum
Museum showcasing the lifestyle and belongings of the Nizams including the famous diamond-studded tiffin box and golden throne.
Opening Hours
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Closed Fridays)
Entry Fee
₹100
Type
Museum
Best Time to Visit
Morning
Nearest Metro
MGBS· 18 min walk
Activities
Heritage viewing, history learning
Hyderabad City Museum
Chronicles the history of Hyderabad from ancient times to modern day. Features photographs, artifacts, and interactive displays.
Opening Hours
10:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Closed Mondays)
Entry Fee
₹20
Type
Museum
Best Time to Visit
Afternoon
Nearest Metro
Nampally· 10 min walk
Activities
History learning, photography
Health Museum
Unique museum focusing on health education with anatomical models, health exhibits, and awareness programs.
Opening Hours
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Closed Mondays)
Entry Fee
₹10
Type
Museum
Best Time to Visit
Morning
Nearest Metro
Nampally· 12 min walk
Activities
Educational visit, health awareness
Salar Jung Museum
One of India's three national museums - 38 galleries of Mughal, European and Asian art collected by the Salar Jung family.
Opening Hours
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Closed Fridays
Entry Fee
Rs 50 Indians, Rs 500 foreigners
Type
Museum
Best Time to Visit
Weekday morning
Nearest Metro
MGBS· 18 min walk
Activities
Museum tour, photography
BM Birla Science Centre
Naubat Pahad complex housing a planetarium, science museum and the dinosaurium - school-children’s day-out fixture.
Opening Hours
10:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Entry Fee
Rs 100 adults
Type
Museum
Best Time to Visit
Weekday afternoon
Nearest Metro
Khairatabad· 12 min walk
Activities
Planetarium show, museum tour
BM Birla Planetarium
Adjoining the Birla Science Centre - daily English and Telugu sky-shows under a 15 m dome and an evening laser show.
Opening Hours
11:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Entry Fee
Rs 100 adults
Type
Museum
Best Time to Visit
Weekday afternoon
Nearest Metro
Khairatabad· 12 min walk
Activities
Sky shows, laser show
Telangana State Museum
Heritage building near Public Gardens housing a Buddhist relics gallery, bronze sculpture hall and the Egyptian mummy on permanent loan.
Opening Hours
10:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Closed Fridays
Entry Fee
Rs 10 adults
Type
Museum
Best Time to Visit
Weekday afternoon
Nearest Metro
Assembly· 2 min walk
Activities
Museum galleries, archaeology
Sudha Cars Museum
100+ road-legal eccentric car designs by KV Sudhakar - cars shaped like helmets, snooker tables and giant condoms parked in a Bahadurpura warehouse.
Opening Hours
9:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Entry Fee
Rs 50 adults
Type
Museum
Best Time to Visit
Weekend afternoon
Nearest Metro
MGBS· 18 min walk
Activities
Quirky museum tour
Showing 11 of 11 places
Quick Jump
By Month
💡 Pro Tips
Plan at least 2-3 hours per museum for a thorough visit
Many museums are closed on Mondays - check timings
Look for audio guides or free docent tours