3 Best Museums in Lucknow

“Regional Science City is Lucknow's first initiative to bring the joy of immersive science education to the community. The museum aims to raise scientific awareness and interest among students and the public by enhancing formal science education. The museum features various galleries with interactive, hands-on exhibits that engage visitors and spark their curiosity in science. The Science Centre has four permanent galleries, while the Science City features three permanent galleries. The museum's natural setting provides a relaxing atmosphere where visitors can enjoy various outdoor displays related to physical science. In addition, the 3D theatre offers exciting shows about prehistoric life, allowing you to see moving dinosaurs from a trillion years ago right out of the 3D screen.”

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“State Museum in Uttar Pradesh is one of the oldest and largest multi-purpose museums, established in 1863. The museum features hundreds of antiques and exhibits across various galleries, showcasing items from natural history to Stone Age artifacts. State Museum has several galleries, including a Jain art gallery and an Indian sculpture gallery. The collections cover archaeology, art, sculptures, historical documents, numismatic coins, and anthropology. The museum features paintings dating back to 1593 and offers free entry for groups of school children. State Museum houses objects from the prehistoric period and Bronze Age, plaster casts of famous figurines from the Indus Valley Civilization, and an extensive collection of numismatics, paintings, manuscripts, and textiles.”

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“1857-Memorial Museum showcases exhibits related to the First War of Independence in 1857. The A-K galleries feature various displays collected over time. The museum's foundation serves as a testament to the Freedom Struggle, evident from the heavy shelling marks on the exterior and interior structure. The gallery features lithographs created on-site at the Residency complex, showing the area before and after the Freedom Struggle of 1857. The museum organises heritage walks and tours under the Archaeological Survey of India. In addition, the museum hosts events for school children on national holidays like Independence Day and Republic Day. Notable within the museum are paintings that depict the uprising of the Indian diaspora, along with portraits that honor local heroes.”

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