If you’re a Bengalurean whose average weekend is spent wondering the best way to experience the city, then you’re not alone. Beyond the lush green parks, buzzing food scene and supper clubs, Bengaluru has an under-explored heritage side. Beckoning visitors is the city’s new silk museum, situated at a heritage railway station. Learn all things textiles and delve into the history of silk. Here’s how your weekend is ’bout to get more interesting!
Avatihalli Railway Station In Bengaluru Has A Silk Museum
A report by The Hindu throws light on a new silk museum built at Avatihalli railway station in the north of Bengaluru. Amid the blazing heat, there’s a lime-yellow building with a terracotta roof that holds within it a museum that is bound to fascinate visitors.
In October 2022, the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH), Bengaluru, restored the heritage railway station. The heritage station will not just be associated with trains, but also with silk. After all, The Story of Silk Museum will officially open to the public on April 19. The charming museum that promises to take visitors on a voyage of understanding the rituals and traditions behind silk and how the fabric is made.
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Exhibits With Cocoons, Silk Sarees & More
INTACH Bengaluru’s Instagram post announces its opening and reveals that the museum will unravel the story of silk. A story that blends people, science and wonder. Apart from spotlighting how the fabric comes to be, there are also exhibits of old sarees and newspapers on which silkworms have reared. A report by The Hindu also reveals that the museum has a silk reeling machine that dates back to the 1920s. For the curious cats, a glass case filled with cocoons would pique their interest.
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A short detour from Nandi Hills, this silk museum is a great addition to your weekend getaway itinerary. So, Bengalureans, when are you planning to delve into the world and history of all things silk on your next visit to Nandi Hills?
Cover Image Courtesy: Instagram/intachbengaluru
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FAQs
Where is silk museum in Bengaluru located?
Bengaluru has a silk museum which opened on April 19, 2026. It is located in Avatihalli railway station on Hyderabad - Bangalore Highway, a short detour from Nandi Hills.
What is special about the silk museum in Bengaluru?
The Story of Silk Museum is a charming museum that promises to take visitors on a voyage of understanding the rituals and traditions behind silk and how the fabric is made.