The Folklore Museum at the University of Mysore is an important cultural heritage destination located inside the historic Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion on the Manasagangotri campus in Mysuru, Karnataka. Established in 1968, the museum preserves and displays traditional folk art, indigenous crafts, cultural artefacts, and objects that represent the diverse customs and traditions of Karnataka.
The museum collection includes traditional masks, wooden and leather puppets, dolls, folk-performance costumes, musical instruments, ornaments, crowns, handicrafts, and objects used in everyday rural life. These exhibits help visitors understand Karnataka’s folk performances, storytelling traditions, regional artistic styles, and cultural practices. The museum is also a valuable resource for students, researchers, historians, artists, tourists, and people interested in Indian folklore.
Housed in the historic Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion, the Folklore Museum combines cultural collections with an architectural heritage setting. It offers an opportunity to explore the relationship between traditional art, community life, oral traditions, music, dance, and performance. The museum contributes to the preservation and appreciation of Karnataka’s intangible and material cultural heritage.
The Folklore Museum can be included in Mysuru tourism itineraries and educational visits for those interested in history, anthropology, folk arts, traditional crafts, and cultural studies. Visitors should confirm the museum’s current operating status, opening hours, photography rules, and access arrangements before visiting.
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