Archaeological Museum, Sanchi (Madhya Pradesh) - सांची पुरातत्व संग्रहालय
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With the view of housing the object discovered in course of excavations at Sanchi, a small museum was established on the hilltop, in 1919, by Sir John Marshall, former Director General of ASI. Later on, due to inadequacy of space as well as for aesthetically displaying the museum objects, Archaeological Survey of India acquired a college building at the foot hill of Sanchi Stupa and got the exhibits shifted to the new building in the year 1966. The museum comprises of a Main hall and four galleries. Majority of the objects are from Sanchi itself and a few from its neighbourhood i.e. Gulgaon, Vidisha, Murelkhurd and Gyaraspur.
At present there are four galleries named as Gallery No. 1 to 4, besides a verandah having nine exhibits. There are 16 outstanding objects ranging in date from 3rd cent. B.C. to medieval period on display collected from the ruins of Sanchi itself and few from the neighbouring area. The Ashokan lion Capital with four lion seated back to back exhibited in an alcove in the main hall invites visitor's attention. This lion capital, of Ashokan pillar bearing typical Mauryan polish is the most outstanding exhibit and singularly attracts ones attention.
Entry to the museum is through the main hall, which serves as the key gallery. The objects aesthetically displayed in the gallery are the representative member of six cultural periods i.e. Maurya, Sunga, Satvahana, Kushana, Gupta and post Gupta period.
The colossal image of Nagaraja displayed against the northern wall is a classical representation of Sunga period. A Torana member depicting Buddha's enlightenment under a Pipal tree, is unique for its Hinayana art. The other noteworthy exhibits are Yakshi (1st Cent. B.C.), Dhyani Buddha of Mathura in spotted red sandstone (4th cent.A.D.) and Bodhisattva Padmapani (5thCent. A.D.)
Archaeological Museum- Like most site museums in India, this one also owes its genesis to an English General accidentally stumbling upon some ancient ruins around 1818. Sculptures found here include statues of the Buddha, several bodhisattvas and early Hindu period statues of Ganesh. There is a lion capital of an Ashoka pillar very similar to the one found at Sarnath.
Like most site museums in India, this one also owes its genesis to an English General accidently stumbling upon some ancient ruins around 1818. Eventful archaeological explorations revealed one of the richest sculptural finds of Buddhist heritage. The period of superb creativity stretched between 3rd century BC and 13th century AD, blending Hindu and Buddhist styles and building a complex of stupas, temples, monasteries, etc. that remain unparalleled in excellence of form and beauty of detail. Other notable sculptures found here include statues of the Buddha,several bodhisattvas and early Hindu period statues of ganesh, Mahishasuramardini among others.
Assistant Superintending Archaeologist,
Archaeological Museum, Archaeological Survey of India,
Sanchi- 464661 District Raisen, Madhya Pradesh
Ph: 07482-266611 (t-f)
At present there are four galleries named as Gallery No. 1 to 4, besides a verandah having nine exhibits. There are 16 outstanding objects ranging in date from 3rd cent. B.C. to medieval period on display collected from the ruins of Sanchi itself and few from the neighbouring area. The Ashokan lion Capital with four lion seated back to back exhibited in an alcove in the main hall invites visitor's attention. This lion capital, of Ashokan pillar bearing typical Mauryan polish is the most outstanding exhibit and singularly attracts ones attention.
Entry to the museum is through the main hall, which serves as the key gallery. The objects aesthetically displayed in the gallery are the representative member of six cultural periods i.e. Maurya, Sunga, Satvahana, Kushana, Gupta and post Gupta period.
The colossal image of Nagaraja displayed against the northern wall is a classical representation of Sunga period. A Torana member depicting Buddha's enlightenment under a Pipal tree, is unique for its Hinayana art. The other noteworthy exhibits are Yakshi (1st Cent. B.C.), Dhyani Buddha of Mathura in spotted red sandstone (4th cent.A.D.) and Bodhisattva Padmapani (5thCent. A.D.)
Archaeological Museum- Like most site museums in India, this one also owes its genesis to an English General accidentally stumbling upon some ancient ruins around 1818. Sculptures found here include statues of the Buddha, several bodhisattvas and early Hindu period statues of Ganesh. There is a lion capital of an Ashoka pillar very similar to the one found at Sarnath.
Like most site museums in India, this one also owes its genesis to an English General accidently stumbling upon some ancient ruins around 1818. Eventful archaeological explorations revealed one of the richest sculptural finds of Buddhist heritage. The period of superb creativity stretched between 3rd century BC and 13th century AD, blending Hindu and Buddhist styles and building a complex of stupas, temples, monasteries, etc. that remain unparalleled in excellence of form and beauty of detail. Other notable sculptures found here include statues of the Buddha,several bodhisattvas and early Hindu period statues of ganesh, Mahishasuramardini among others.
Contact detail
Shri P.L. Meena,Assistant Superintending Archaeologist,
Archaeological Museum, Archaeological Survey of India,
Sanchi- 464661 District Raisen, Madhya Pradesh
Ph: 07482-266611 (t-f)
Archaeological Museum
Sanchi
Madhya Pradesh
Tel: 27
Sculpture of different periods, lids of caskets, iron objects,
terracottas and pottery. Library, guide service, film shows and lectures.
Timings: 0900-1700 hrs. Open on all days.
Photography allowed.
Sanchi
Madhya Pradesh
Tel: 27
Sculpture of different periods, lids of caskets, iron objects,
terracottas and pottery. Library, guide service, film shows and lectures.
Timings: 0900-1700 hrs. Open on all days.
Photography allowed.