Kangra Art Museum is located at Kotwali Bazaar, which is considered the busiest area in Dharamsala. This museum is considered special and displays the relics of Buddhist and Tibetan cultures. The museum serves as a treasure trove of the Kangra valley’s culture, crafts, arts and other artifacts used in ancient times. Some of the items that are displayed in this museum date back to 5th century.
Kangra Museum surrounds a gallery comprising of paintings of Kangra’s affluent past, sculptures, pottery, anthropological materials and a rare coin memorabilia. The collection of jewelry of different tribes, wood carvings and embroidered costumes can also be seen in this museum. The attraction of this museum is enhanced by a section that is devoted to contemporary artworks. Tourists can board a bus or hire a taxi to visit this museum and one can see the entire museum in less than 1 hour. Kotwali bazaar also serves as an additional attraction of this place, where tourists can indulge in shopping of local goods.
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