Museums became the centres of attention of the tourism sector in Karnataka Budget. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced that “Karnataka Archaeological Museum and Art Gallery” will be established in Mysuru on a two-and-a-half-acre government land near Chamundi Vihar stadium to exhibit the rich art and cultural heritage of Karnataka.
Considering the large number of domestic and international tourists who visit Mysuru, the museum will be integrated with international standard Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) technology. Further, the State government will also take up phased development of 16 museums to make them attractive and interactive.
Out of the 16, the government museums in Kalaburagi, Gadag and Bengaluru districts are planned to be developed in the current financial year along with the transformation of Ananda Mahal building in Vijayapura as a museum.
