Karnataka Folk Museum

Karnataka Folk Museum is situated at a distance of approximately 53 kms from the Bangalore city of India.The main attraction here Collection of folk music and videotapes of folk dances and a carved temple chariot. Spread over an area of 15 acres, it lies on the Kumara Park West, Sheshadripuram. Managed by Karnataka Janapada Trust, this folk museum was set up to promote the diverse folk life of Karnataka. One of the major attractions of Karnataka Folk Museum is the rich collection of Karnataka folk music and videotapes of folk dances. Other items displayed in the museum comprise of unique masks, colorful artifacts, costumes, etc.Timings is 10:30 am to 5:00 pm

However, the most important sculpture is the elegantly carved temple chariot exhibited in the museum. Even after being largely damaged in a fire, it retains much of its original charm. Ancient carvings made from different types of stone are also exhibited at the Karnataka Folk Museum, near Bangalore. The other buildings inside the complex include a recording studio, with latest equipment  and a college, dedicated to folk life. 

The Entire Complex and its Collection
The entire complex of Karnataka Folk Museum consists of three buildings, namely.

Lokamahal
It has on display a unique collection of folk instruments, puppets, masks, utensils, weapons, etc. 

Lokamatha Mandira
This building exhibits a wide assortment of utensils, baskets and earthen jars used to store grain and pickles. 

Chitrakuteera
The third building displays numerous photographs, which cover the various aspects of folk life.

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