Archeological Museum of Mathura
Situated at Dampier Park, this museum was founded by Mr. F S Growse,
the then-collector of district Mathura in 1874 to house the items found in the
archeological excavations from Mathura and adjoining area. It was shifted to
this present building in 1930. It presents one of the finest archeological
collections that are perhaps the best, considering that it is regional in
character. Its collections include rare and antique items ranging from 3rd to
12th centuries. The sculptures from the Gupta and Kushan period are worth
seeing.
The museum houses rare treasure unearthed by Cunnigham, Growse, Fuhrer and others fincluding stone sculptures, bas-reliefs, architectural fragments, inscriptions pertaining to different faiths, antique coins, terracotta and bronze items, pottery, bricks, clay seals and paintings, mostly belonging to the Mathura region. The museum offers good material on Indian Art and Iconography along with exhibiting ancient forms of drapery, ornamentation and hairdressing and articles of domestic or special uses.
The museum houses rare treasure unearthed by Cunnigham, Growse, Fuhrer and others fincluding stone sculptures, bas-reliefs, architectural fragments, inscriptions pertaining to different faiths, antique coins, terracotta and bronze items, pottery, bricks, clay seals and paintings, mostly belonging to the Mathura region. The museum offers good material on Indian Art and Iconography along with exhibiting ancient forms of drapery, ornamentation and hairdressing and articles of domestic or special uses.
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