Regional Museum of Natural History Mysuru
About Regional Museum of Natural History Mysuru
The Regional Museum of Natural History in Mysuru is the southern regional office of the National Museum of Natural History, New Delhi, and serves as an environmental education centre dedicated to the natural heritage of Southern India. Established in 1995, the museum highlights the ecological relationship between plants, animals, geology, and human conservation efforts, with a special emphasis on the Western Ghats.
Visitors can explore galleries such as Biological Diversity and Life Through the Ages, which present the story of Earth and life through exhibits, dioramas, thematic displays, and a dramatic tunnel walk. The museum also features a Discovery Centre where children and adults can handle specimens and take part in creative activities like painting, modelling, and making animal masks and costumes.
Other notable features include temporary exhibition space, daily screenings of natural history films, an eco-friendly building design that uses natural light and ventilation, landscaped surroundings with medicinal plants, and a small pond. A special accessible garden, the Touch, Feel and Learn Live Plant Bio-Resource Centre, supports visitors with visual impairment through braille labels and audio commentary.
T. Narsipura Road, Near Nandini Milk Dairy, Siddhartha Nagar, Mysuru, Karnataka 570010, India
Usually quiet on weekdays; can get busier with school groups.
How RutMe scores this
The Regional Museum of Natural History in Mysuru is a strong low-cost stop for travelers who enjoy learning through interactive exhibits rather than passive displays. Its focus on Southern India’s biodiversity, the Western Ghats, geology, and conservation makes it especially appealing for families, students, and curious visitors looking for an educational break in the city. What sets it apart is the hands-on Discovery Centre, natural history films, and thoughtful accessibility features like braille labels, audio support, and a touch-and-feel plant bio-resource garden. The museum is easy to fit into a half-day Mysuru itinerary, with free entry, parking, restrooms, and a generally safe daytime environment. It’s best visited on a weekday afternoon when crowds are lighter and school groups are less likely to dominate the space.
- +Excellent for families, kids, and students
- +Wheelchair accessible with restrooms, water, and parking
- +Quiet, low-cost daytime attraction with conservation focus
- –Can get busy with school groups
- –Closed on Mondays and public holidays
Suggested itinerary
Enter the museum from T. Narsipura Road and begin with the main galleries.
Explore exhibits on regional plants, animals, and geological heritage.
Walk through the tunnel-style exhibit tracing the origin of Earth and life through time.
Handle specimens and join hands-on learning activities, especially popular with children.
Spend a few minutes in the landscaped surroundings and accessible plant bio-resource centre before leaving.
What's included
- ✓Museum entry
- ✓Access to galleries and exhibits
- ✓Discovery Centre activities
- ✓Temporary exhibitions and film screenings
- ✕Any special event charges if introduced
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed | Closed on Mondays and public holidays |
| Tuesday | 10:00:00 – 18:00:00 | Closed on public holidays |
| Wednesday | 10:00:00 – 18:00:00 | Closed on public holidays |
| Thursday · Today | 10:00:00 – 18:00:00 | Closed on public holidays |
| Friday | 10:00:00 – 18:00:00 | Closed on public holidays |
| Saturday | 10:00:00 – 18:00:00 | Closed on public holidays |
| Sunday | 10:00:00 – 18:00:00 | Closed on public holidays |
Show timings
| Tuesday | 10:00 – 12:00 | Museum Visit |
| Tuesday | 12:00 – 14:00 | Discovery Centre & Films |
