Vijayawada: All is set for inauguration of the state archaeological museum — Bapu Museum — in Vijayawada.
Archaeological authorities had taken up work on the museum at a cost of Rs 8 crore, the funds being sanctioned by the Centre.
The special attractions in the museum include digital book, digital wall, interactive kiosks, audio-visual room in addition to collections of nearly 1,100 artefacts including pre-historic sculptures, ancient coins, Buddhist relics, sculptures inscriptions, stone carvings, manuscripts and others.
The archaeological department authorities say that the digital book, digital wall and interactive kiosks are self-explanatory as they give information pre-historic culture of state, animation works depicting the past history, history and significance of several popular temples in the state, narration of Telugu history, culture, language and other details in addition to details of several religions including Buddhism, Jainism, Brahmanism etc. in order to help visitors learn more about the state, its culture and history.
Several idols located on the premises of the upcoming museum are being shifted inside after developing a fitting ambience for the benefit of the visitors to get more information about the state from various perspectives.
The authorities plan a show during weekends that will depict the history of the state. The narration will help visitors understand the state’s culture better. The show would be on the lines of newly inaugurated Kondapalli Fort that was renovated at a cost of Rs 10 crore.
At the Fort, the authorities collect Rs 30 per head as entry fee and Rs 50 for the show and as a combo package, Rs 60 is charged. The authorities plan a similar facility at the Bapu Museum.
Archaeology commissioner G. Vani Mohan said, “We are expecting the ongoing works at Bapu Museum to be completed in a month’s time. We are availing the latest technology to provide a series of facilities to the visitors to learn about the history and culture of the state dating back to the pre-historic era. We wish to make the museum more informative.”
