Visitors can explore various galleries that showcase significant artifacts, including life-size Buddha statues and intricate carvings, representing the rich artistic traditions of Amaravathi.
[1] The site was first discovered by Colonel Mackenzie in the late 18th and early 19th centuries,[2] leading to significant archaeological efforts by Smith and Elliot (1985),[3] Sewell (1877),[4] James Burgess (1881),[5] and Alexander Rea (1888-89, 1905-06, 08-09) to uncover sculptural remains.
Two drum slabs in bas relief illustrate the structure of stupas, while the early representation of Buddha is depicted symbolically, including a "Svastika" on a cushioned seat beneath the Bodhi tree.
[10] The museum's courtyard features a model of the stupa and reconstructed railing, illustrating key moments such as Gautama Siddhartha's departure, the return of the horse Kanthaka, and the story of Nalagiri, the royal elephant of Ajata Satru.
The courtyard displays panels depicting female devotees worshipping Buddha's feet, alongside Jataka tales like Mandhata Chaddanta, Vessantara, and Losaka.