Nehru Centenary Tribal Museum

Hyderabad


This museum exhibits photographs, dioramas of village life, musical instruments and some exquisite Naikpod masks. It’s basic, but you’ll get a glimpse into tribal cultures (there are 33 tribal groups in the region, comprising several million people). No photos permitted.


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