Located at Manasa Gangothiri, Mysuru, Karnataka 570006, Folklore Museum is dedicated to the folk arts and crafts from all over Karnataka. Founded in 1968, it is located within the campus grounds of University of Mysore and has played a major role in the studies of folk arts and crafts in the state. Boasting over 6500 unique memorabilia dedicated to dance, music, literature, art and much more, the museum also presents an intriguing collection of puppets, props, masks, and other folk objects which have been a common aspect of folk drama.Timings: 10:15 AM to 1:15 PM; 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM, closed on Sunday

Among the many famous tourist places in Mysore, the Folklore Museum is dedicated to the folk arts and crafts from all over Karnataka. Founded in 1968, it is located within the campus grounds of University of Mysore and has played a major role in the studies of folk arts and crafts in the state.Boasting over 6500 unique memorabilia dedicated to dance, music, literature, art and much more, the museum also presents an intriguing collection of puppets, props, masks, and other folk objects which have been a common aspect of folk drama.

I didn’t get a chance to enter this Musuem but I walked around it one fine evening. The building looks amazing but needs a lot of restoration work. It seriously needs uplift to make it awesome.The Musuem is inside the University of Mysore campus which is quite hard for many to find it. I saw it by accident.I plan to visit the Musuem one day soon. In the meantime, just enjoy these outside photos of the Musuem.

This museum is inside the University of Mysore. We reached on Sunday and learnt that its closed on Sundays. But the beautiful yellow color will win your heart. Its a hertiage building and can be a beautiful spot for some amazing pictures. Loved spending time there

A very interesting place for history lovers. Lot of ancient things are present. Well maintained. Entry is free to all. Thanks to Government of Karnataka.

Amazing place to know a little more about cultural history. They do not allow photography within the museum. I wish they had a curator present inside to explain more on the history.

Nam campus, truely an historical place with cool environment of University of Mysore campus . I recommend everyone to visit once in your free time. 😍😍😍 One of my favourite place

A good experience to imagine the royal lifestyle back in the days when it was fully functionalAuthorities should maintain this place better

Not very well maintained, a lot of broken doors and windows. Looks like a haunted house from outside and there is no boards or sign of a museum. Its inside a university campus but even the students doesnt know if there is a museum.

It is closed but showing open in Google.Although the Mysore University is something to wander around.

Its a very good place in Mysore

Not well-known place but need to visit defiantly. It is in mysore University and lots of different attractions at same place. Muesiam is so nice and worth to visit it to know lots of information. From oldest rock monuments to new and modern dance forms, from old history of freedom fighter to new well known persons everything is placed here. Camera is not allowed and entrence is free.

Folklore museum manasa gangothri mysore

Coz its monumental,!!

Good for study purpose.... It really gave us very good information for research.... Maintenance also very good

A PLACE NEVER TO FORGET. THE COLLECTION IS UNBELIEVABLE. THE BUILDING ITSELF IS WORTH VISITING AS IT HAS BEEN TAGGED AS HERITAGE BUILDING. EXCELLENT PLACE FOR KIDS AS THEY CAN ENJOY THE COLLECTION OF OLD AGE ARTICALS THEIR FORE- FATHERS USED FOR LIVING. FOR ELDERS IT WILL RECOLLECTION OF GOOD OLD GOLDEN MEMORIES. IT IS A MUST VISIT TO ALL IRESPECTIVE OF AGE.

Got to see it just from the outside, but it looked like a palace in the middle of a jungle. Crazy place

A hidden gem ..Exhibits need better maintainence and also explanation either by visual display cards or by a guide..Also focus on histry of Jayalaxmi vilas mansion..

A very beautiful building inside the manasa gangotri university premises. Most of the building parts are not in use. One of the part is left for museum.

A very beautiful building inside the manasa gangotri university premises. Most of the building parts are not in use. One of the part is left for museum.

Located near the Mysore university.

The building is there, rundown, not for visiting inside.

Situated in University of Mysore Campus, this Folklore Museum in Mysuru, Karnataka is home to one of the vast collections of folk art, products and articles. Visit the museum to witness one of the most sprawling depictions of the states folk art. It is beautiful and you can refresh your folklore knowledge here. Good Luck.

Nice for Long walk in fresh air under lot of green and peacocks. Its My Favorite good old garden for Morning walks

Place inside Maysuru University.Not so well maintained. You will like this place if you want to see Indian art culture.

Helpful staff!Would be great if more signs told people about the pieces. But the guy working there gave me a sort of free guided tour so was fine and I learnt quite a lot.It’s free which is nice

Its got archaeology section as well as folklore section. I wish there were some tour guide. But dont miss out on this place.

It is situated in the beautiful Mysore University campus. It has lots of interesting things for history lovers, just wish they were marked better (which period, little background etc.) and had better lighting. Also, the curator and staff needs to be more knowledgeable..they are very disinterested in sharing information. But just to feel the palace and check out dolls, masks, yakshagana photographs and gears from another era it is an important destination in the Mysore itinerary.

Situated inside Mysore campus,wide variety of artifacts,historical cultural things,folk designs and paintings are well preserved here.This place gives us the same experience of ancient and medieval India.The stone inscriptions are also well explained here giving us deep insights.

They have a great collection of Folk items from the region especially the yakshagaana ensembles. Its great to see them. However the museum can be upgraded with some demo, real or recorded

Awesome place and great architecture.

Cool museum

My most favorite place in university. Im spend lovely moments in that

It is an historic place.Built by Mysore Wadiyars - the Royal dynasty.Located inside the Manasagangothri campus of University of Mysore.Externally it may appear as a old palace.It is not well maintained. But it has a significant place in Heritage of Mysore.A must place to visit for tourists coming to Mysore (Mysuru).

One of the best place to be watched in mysuru(KGF movie garuda entry scene location)

It,s good

Best place for the social programs and events concerned with entertainment!

They have a great collection of Folk items from the region especially the yakshagaana esembles. Its great to see them. However the museum can be upgraded with some demo, real or recorded

Hidden gem in the heart of the city. This place has 3 sections, first has collections many artifacts from stone age to modern day. Second is dedicated to arts & yakshagana folk arts. Last one is the actual Palace built by H. H. KRISHNARAJA WODEYAR for his beloved sister jayalakshmi hence the name jayalakshmi vilas Palace is dedicated to all kanna poets & their works are on display. Truely mesmerising, must visit place. Apparently mobile phones arent allowed inside the museum.

Beautiful old Palace with a inspite into Karnataka history from prehistoric times to recent

Some of the rare artifacts which may not have any value for people who seek awesomeness but if you can be thrilled by looking at the history in front of your eyes then this is the place for you.I am not talking about a couple of hundred years of history but a couple of millennia or even more than that. It was such an exciting experience.

Ancient art

Its a very historical place, the museum itself is built in the guidance of Jaya Chamarajendra wadiyar, so its an amazing piece of architecture. Also the museum contains a lot of info which is the reason why smartphones and cameras are not allowed inside. Overall its a beautiful museum where time can be well spent.

They have a great collection of Folk items from the region especially the yakshagaana esembles. Its great to see them. However the museum can be upgraded with some demo, real or recorded

They have a great collection of Folk items from the region especially the yakshagaana esembles. Its great to see them. However the museum can be upgraded with some demo, real or recorded

Architecture is fantastic and wonderful, when film shoot is going on take a inside view its fantastic.

I love this one..jayalakshmi mansion

The place to visit Arts of Crafts of Kannada.. it purely depicts their history.. history and art lovers must watch place and its not capable for families

One of the best heritage building in mysore .peace place

Jayalakshmi vilas place. Beautiful Heritage building within University. But very badly maintained. Most of the parts damaged. Plants are growing on terrace & walls damaging the building.

A lot of old manuscripts are preserved and certain instruments from the old era. Some pots are restored from Harappa and Mohenjodaro civilisations. Worth a small visit while you are waiting/staying in University of Mysore.

Best and heritage place in the Mysore university campus

They have a great collection of Folk items from the region especially the yakshagaana esembles. Its great to see them. However the museum can be upgraded with some demo, real or recorded

Hiratage building. morning walk, good air, vehicles are not allowed

Nice place. There is a collection of old age things .They have collected things of mahatma gandhiji, kuvempu,and many other great personalities.

Well this is my 100th time in Mysore, instead of keep repeating the same place I try to find different places every time. This is a gem of a place, there is not much publicity but its worth a visit. Its a palace belonging to one of the royal daughters. Its a museum with lot of collected items. Entry is free, no photography inside. You can spend easily about 2 hours here. I highly recommend visiting here. They have two story structure, so some climbing the stairs involved, old people might find it bit difficult as climbing on floor is equivalent of climbing modern 3 story building. I enjoyed every bit of it.

Mysuru University is iconic as it has spread over hundreds of acres consisting of a beautiful lake, flora, fauna as well as many palaces. And of course folk lore museum was a palace previously. The museum hosts varieties of mud vessels of Harappan civilizations replica, Mysore Sandal Soap used by Mahatma Gandhi when he stayed in Kodagu. Many dolls and puppets made out of wood and leather which were once used to entertain people and now the art itself being at the verge of extinction can be seen here. Do visit and respect, conserve, reserve.

Good place to know about history and old things

A very good museum in the heart of mysore. Its a big place of many books and paintings kept. It will minimum take you atleast two hours to complete the whole and they close at 5.30. Make sure you go before that time.

A hidden gem! The museum is set in 3 halls of the manor. Room 1 - archaeological finds from the india valley civilisation and later. Room 2- exhibits of traditional folkdance costumes, ancient puppets and toys with moving parts. Room 3- exhibits of kannada literature and personal effects of renowned authors (this section is housed in an elaborately decorated room with intricately carved woodwork, a marvel in itself. Very rudimentary labels on the exhibits however, and cellphones are handed over to the guard because photography is not allowed inside, so carry a book and pen if you want to look up things later. The grounds outside the manor (now housing the Mysore University) are also a lovely spot for a stroll, and connect to the nearby kukkarehalli lake

Nature beauty and peaceful place in the campus adorable place

Good place to know cultural history, they dont allow photography.

Best collection of antiques.

Calm and cool 👌 place.

Great collection but needs attention and real investment from administrators.

All the paintings preserved well and neat.

Great collection of artefacts...must go for history enthusiasts

Its a huge museum with numerous pieces of history. Loved it but need some more guides to explain the artifacts and the folk culture

Its awesome place to know about mysurians. but the people working over there are bit rude in behavior

This place has its own mysterious grace... A dream come true for history enthusiasts...

This museum houses significant amount of important articles belonging to the writers of Karnataka but it doesnt describe it well i. e. It is not very friendly to a person not from Karnataka.

Nice place to spend some good times

Its very good for time spending place

Best place to hangout in Campus

Actually it a superd place but it on CFTRI compus na so public can allow only on openday r clg functions time only

Very well preserved history

Can find antique materials and few things of great poet .

Devotional and Motivation filled templel

Magnificent structure inside the beautiful Mysore university campus:) A must see in ones Mysore itinerary

Very nice ancient monument

The place is quite big with many items on display. It is situated in the Mysore University campus , Jayalaxmi vilas palace. Minimum one hour is required to see everything. On display is also The Constitution of India. Recommended.

It is the best place lot of things to see .it is very fun to do .i was went on winter so there are exthemely cool have about indian whether .when rain falls there have lot thing to see people are creamingMakes joy there have fun to do more thing .inside have a lot of fesility better is makes.lot of fun go and enjoy the life in there

Nothing is here, waste of time

Unless you are really interested in local artifacts dont bother. Its dirty, badly lit And inconvenient. Free, on Mysuru University campus.

Collection of all old things ..... Old literary works by famous poets and writers......Well maintained.......

Place for ppl who love history.

Inside the university of mysore.. Beautiful place to revisit history

Its an abandoned, lonely victorian era mansion where no one bothers to even change the open timings on Google.

Amazing folklore Museum proud of University of Mysore

You can have a look of Mysores heritage and things used by Queens of Mysore in those days

Ancient pieces of art with great scenery.

Not maintained properly

THIS BEAUTIFUL BUILDING WAS CONSTRUCTED BETWEEN 1900 TO 1907 AT A COST RS 7 LAKHS BY CHAMARAJA WODAIYER THE KING OF MYSORE FOR HIS TWO SISTETRS JAYALAKSHMI RAJAMMANI THE PLACE WAS NAMMED AFTER HER NAME JAYALAKSHMI VILAS MANSION AND TO ANOTHET SISTER CHELUVARAJAMMANI CALLED CHELUVAMBA MANSION WHERE PRESENTLY CFTRI EXIXSTS AND IN THIS PLACE MANASA GANGORIS STARTED ITS ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE.IT IS A NORTH-SOUTH FACING PALACE. A PORTION OF THIS OFFICE HAS BEEN USED FOR HERITAGE FOLKLORE MUSEUM.THIS HAS ALL HERITAGE ARTICLES USED BY ROYAL FAMILY AND CULTURAL ACTIVATIES OF DIFFERENT PARTS OF THEN MYSORE STATE IS HOUSED. THE ARICLES LIKE POTTERIES MADE OUT DIFFERENT CAYS, IDOLS USED AT THAT TIME AND PRIOR TO THAT TIME CAN ALSO BE SEEND, THE CLOTHING OF VARIOUS KINDS,BY ALL TYPES OF PEOPLE IS EXHIBITED, DIFFERENT TYPES OF TOOLS AND WEAPONS ARE WELEXHIBITED,IT WAS ALSO SEEN THAT THE WISDOM OF THE KING GIVING PROMINENCE FOR CULTURAL AND MUSIC LOVERS AND LITERATURE IS WELL PRESERVED THEY ALL WERE RECOGNISED BY GIVING GIFTS IN APPRECIATION.ONE CAN SEE DIFFERENT DOLLS AND ANNIMALS EXHIBITED, SOME MODELS OF HOUSE AND RURAL AREAS OF HABITATS OF TULU CULTURE AROUND MANGALORE, KODAGU, NORTHERN KARNATAKA ARE SEEN.I WAS REALY HAPPY TO WOODEN CHARIOTS FOR CARRYING IDOLS OF GOD ARE KEPT FOR THE SAKE OF EXHIBITION.THE ARTICLES OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS LIKE PLATES, POTS, BASKET PLATES, PORCELAIN CUPS AND VESSELS.DIFFERENT TYPES OF SWORD, KNIVES, RIFFLES AND REVOLVERS SEEN.POETS PHOTOS AND THERE CONTRIBUTIONS ALONG WITH THEIR WRITTEN DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE CAN BE SEEN THESE POETS ARE HONOURED WITH SUITABLE GIFTS. IT CAN SEEN THE PENS USED AT THAT TIME AND THE SPEX USED ALONG WITH COVERS ARE KEPT IN TACT.THIS BUILDING WAS INAUGRATED AND LIGHTED BY DR. SAREPALLI RADHAKRISHAN ON 3RD AUGUST 1962 AT 7:15 PM.I WOULD LIKE REMAINED THAT THIS WAS IN POOR CONDITION OVER FOUR DECADES, A LADY BEHIND MOST SUCCESSFUL MAN A GIANT OF. SOFTARE INDUSTRIES MR. NAYAYANA MURPHYS WIFE DR. SUDHA MURTHY CAME UP WITH HUGE CONTRIBUTIONS OF RS 2 CRORES TO RENOVATE THIS BUILDING, THIS THE PLACE WHERE SHE STUDIED. THE MYSORE UNIVERSITY SENATE AGREED TO TAKE UP THIS WORK, ACC. GROUP WERE ONE OF THE NOTED PEOPLE FOR RENOVATION OF OLD ROYAL WORK AND COMPLETED THIS WORK SUCCESSFULLY IN 2001. PHOTOS BOTH TABS ARE TAKEN FOR THE PURPOSE OF INFORMATION. ONE CAN SPEND AROUND 2 HOURS IN THIS MUSEUM.

Not on the tourist map, but i loved it! A must visit when in Mysore. They are trying to keep the place up, but is falling apart

Very ancient artefacts beginning from 2500BC era. Must to visit.

One of the ethically, cultural, and stated a kingdom Museum

Calm n cool

Good Collection.

One f the oldest building

Good vintageb place