A look at India’s first sand sculpture museum in Mysore

Mysore (or Mysuru) is a historic city of Karnataka brimming with incredible attractions including Mysore Palace, Vrindavan Gardens and Mysore Zoo, among others. But did you know that Karnataka’s cultural hub is also home to a unique sand sculpture museum which has taken the country by surprise. It is also India’s first sand sculpture museum.

More about Mysore Sand Sculpture Museum

The museum was conceptualised by the famous sand artist, MN Gowri. She took around four months to create the whole look.
So, first of all, let’s talk about the location of the museum which is awesome. The museum is built close to Chamundi Hill and displays the rich cultural heritage of the city. The incredible museum is home to around 150 monoliths made using 115 truckloads of sand, water and a little glue!

Spread across 13500 sq ft, the museum displays the rich heritage and wildlife of the city. These are displayed in 16 different themes and some of the most amazing works include the sculpture of Tom and Jerry, Chamundeshwari and a giant 15 ft idol of Lord Ganesha. There are also monoliths of Krishna, Arjuna and Buddha. The Christmas tree and Santa Claus also look interesting. You’ll be amazed to see Disneyland characters gracing the museum which are absolutely fascinating.

How to reach?

It’s quite easy to locate the Sand Sculpture Museum. It is set near the base of Chamundi Hills in Sapthamathruka Layout, close to the bus stand.