also preserved. The coins are made of Silver, copper,lead and lead. Facilities The museum building, semicircular in shape with 38 galleries, spread on two floors, displays only a part of the original collection. The ground floor has 20 galleries and the first floor has 18 galleries. The exhibits on different subjects are displayed in separate galleries. Each gallery is huge and has many artifacts on display including ones dating back to the 4th century. There are plans for a new Islamic Gallery, where Islamic artifacts and manuscripts of the Qur'an will be displayed. Apart from the galleries, there is a reference Library, reading room, publication and education section, chemical conservation lab, sales counter, cafeteria etc. Gallery See also List of museums in India List of largest art museums in the world Salar Jung III References External links History of its formation after Indian Independence India Travel & Tour Information Portal (archived) Art museums and galleries in India Decorative arts museums in India Hyderabad State Museums in Hyderabad, India Art museums established in 1951 1951 establishments in India Salar Jung family Tourist attractions in Hyderabad, India