State Museum

The Lucknow State Museum, established in 1863, is one of the oldest and largest multipurpose museums in Uttar Pradesh. Initially focused on Awadh arts and objects, its collection has expanded to encompass a wide variety of historical artifacts from across North India, including sculptures, paintings, woodworks, and a unique Egyptian gallery featuring a mummy. The museum's location within the Lucknow Zoo requires visitors to purchase zoo entry tickets in addition to the museum's entry fee. While the collection is extensive, upkeep and presentation are areas needing improvement.