Kempegowda Museum

Kempegowda Museum, Bangalore
Location in the Map of Bangalore
Established7 April 2011 (2011-04-07)
LocationMG road, Bangalore
Coordinates12°58′27″N 77°36′39″E / 12.974092°N 77.610754°E / 12.974092; 77.610754
TypeHeritage center
CuratorProf. Devarakonda Reddy
OwnerGovernment of Karnataka
Public transit accessMetro: M.G. Road & Trinity stations; Bus: Mayo Hall Bus Stop
Nearest car parkUtility building
(next door)

Kempegowda Museum is a government museum located in the city of Bangalore, in the state of Karnataka, India. It was established in the year 2011 is dedicated to Yelahanka chieftain Kempegowda (1513-1569) who was the founder of Bangalore city. The museum is located on the first floor of Mayo Hall. The museum has Kempegowda's statue as well as posters and pictures of forts, temples, reservoirs and inscriptions from his time.