One of a kind Sand Sculpture Museum in Mysore
The Mysuru Sand Sculpture Museum’s state-of-the-art gallery is beholding an eco-friendly, 13,500 sq ft area of pure creativity. Mysore Sand Sculpture Museum brings individuality to the foreground. It’s also the only Indian museum that has sand sculptures on display. Having said that, there are over 150 sculptures in this museum. M.N. Gowri, India’s ONLY female sand sculptor, has created this lovely space. Visit this unique museum the next time you are in Bangalore, Mysore, or Karnataka to explore their distinctive themes ranging from ancient civilisations to contemporary Disneyland.
This museum is a brilliant paradox of creativity. This unusual sand sculpture museum is a first of its kind and has recently been added to the list of places to visit in Mysore. It is located en-route Chamundi Hills. The artist has set an exemplary model of creative mastery from one sculpture to the next. This museum is worth seeing because of the intricate sand carvings that are based on different themes. As you enter, you’ll notice a 15-foot-tall statue of Lord Ganesha.
The walkthrough will take you through the sand sculptures of King Srikanta Datta Narasimharaja Wadiyar, the former King of Mysore, seated on a throne during the Dasara festival, Goddess Chamundeshwari, Lord Krishna and Arjuna on a horse-drawn chariot, Tom & Jerry cartoon, Ancient Egypt, Disneyland, Laughing Buddha, Zodiac Wheel, Arabian Nights, Christmas tree, and Santa Claus. Each sculpture is made entirely from sand, water, and a small amount of glue.
They can last up to a year if proper precautions are taken to protect them from the sun, insects, and rain. Every week, the artwork is brushed, renewed and kept inside a metal enclosing with hanging waterproof sheets.
MN Gowri, the artist who created this museum, is said to have used over 100 truckloads of sand to create these enthralling sculptures. In just four months, Gowri built this eco-friendly museum.
In 2014, the museum opened with 150 sand sculptures on display. Broadly, the sculptures are about Mysore’s cultural heritage, wildlife, or religion. In 2017, a 3D-selfie-arcade was launched to enhance the museum experience.
Address: Chamundi Hill Road, KC Layout, Mysuru, Karnataka 570010
Phone: +919448273890
Open from Sunday to Monday between 8:30 a.m and 6:30 p.m
