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G P Birla Archaeological Astronomical and Scientific Research Institute

The Archaeological Galleries contain artefacts from prehistoric times including excavated objects, stone sculptures, bronze statuettes, miniature painting, woodcarvings, arms, manuscripts, coins and more. The Nirmala Birla Art Gallery, established in 1990, displays various items like porcelain and glass dolls, figures and items ranging from the 18th century to the present day, along with the finest collections of ivory items. The Institute also has a Nirmala Birla Gallery of Modern Art established in 2003, displaying the works of great artists. A modern Library named GP Birla Library was started in 2015. Located at GP Birla Centre, it has informative and rare books on literature, culture, arts, Vedas and is extensively used by both senior citizens and the younger generation.

G P Birla Archaeological Museum, Bhopal

Established in 1971 in Bhopal, the institute preserves and displays ancient sculptures, tools and art. Its collections include Saiva, Vaishnava, and Devi Pantheon sculptures, as well as rare Jain sculptures. Highlights of the institute's collection also include Stone Age tools, terracotta artifacts, coins, and prehistoric fossils.