⚠️ Closed to general pilgrims for now (updated 30 October 2026)
The newly modernised Sri Venkateswara Museum is currently not open to the general public. TTD is holding a trial run until 4 November 2026, and only the following people can visit, from 10 AM to 5 PM:
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- TTD employees and their family members
- Media representatives working in Tirumala and Tirupati, along with their family members
- Students of TTD and other educational institutions
- Srivari Sevaks
TTD has not yet announced when the museum will open to all pilgrims. We will update this page when it does. Source: TTD announcement.
Sri Venkateswara Museum
There is Sri Venkateswara Museum to the west of the main temple near second queue complex building of Vaikuntam. This is the divine place which every devotee must visit. It has many wonderful exhibits like the geological rocks revealing the magnificence of Tirumala shrine, statues, different carriages of the Lord changed from time to time, ivory palanquins, Tallapaka’s copper plates, traditional arts of the temple, details of Alwars and historical inscriptions and musical instruments. One can relish the pleasure of seeing them and understanding their history.
Different galleries in the Sri vari Museum host and display its acquisitions, donations, and offerings bequeathed from the unidentified past. Vahanams gallery presents an array of Srivari Vahanams used during Brahmotsavams. First copper plates of Annamayya’s compositions enthrall the guests. Pilgrims can have a look at the Varahaswamy Copper inscription, a cherished treasure of Tirumala.
SV Museum Timings
Right now: closed to general pilgrims. Only the trial-run visitors listed above can enter, from 10 AM to 5 PM until 4 November 2026.
The timings this page listed earlier (8 AM to 8 PM every day) may change. TTD has not announced the public timings of the modernised museum yet, so please check before you plan your visit.
How To Reach SV Museum In Tirumala
Free buses (Srivari Dharma Ratham) will be available in Tirumala which can take you to Museum.
SV Museum Tirumala Entry Fee
Entry to the SV Museum has so far been free of cost. TTD has not announced the entry arrangements for the modernised museum, so please check before you go.
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