Hyderabad: Heritage museums across Telangana opened for free entry today on World Heritage Day to encourage public participation in cultural preservation.
The Department of Heritage Telangana announced that all museums and monuments in the state will allow visitors without an entry fee on April 18. Officials issued the order from the Director’s office at Gunfoundry.
The initiative aims to promote awareness about the state’s rich cultural legacy. In addition, authorities planned special celebrations at the State Museum in the Public Gardens, Hyderabad.
Heritage museums and monuments open free across Telangana today
Visitors can explore several major sites under the initiative. These include the State Museum, Qutb Shahi Tombs in Hyderabad and Bhongir Fort.
Moreover, Elgandal Fort in Karimnagar and heritage sites in Warangal are also part of the programme. Museums at Pillalamarri, Panagal and Alampur will remain open for free access.
The department invited students, history enthusiasts and the public to visit these sites. Officials said the move will help build awareness of heritage conservation.
They added that such initiatives aim to create responsibility among citizens to protect historical monuments for future generations.
For further details, officials advised the public to contact the department or visit nearby museums.