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Payana Museum
The dome of the museum at the entrance, in November 2025
The dome of the museum at the entrance, in November 2025
Established2024
LocationBangalore-Mysore Expressway, Brahmapura, Srirangapatna, Mandya district - 5771477
TypeAutomotive museum
OwnerVeerendra Heggade
Websitewww.payanamuseum.com

Payana Museum is an automotive museum in Bangalore-Mysore Expressway, Mandya district, Karnataka, India.[1][2][3]

History[edit | edit source]

The museum was opened in 2024. It was established by Dr D Veerendra Heggade.[4]

Collection[edit | edit source]

The museum has a collection of 69 vehicles. It includes a 1925 Fiat 501, jeeps used in World War II, as well as a 1949 Daimler DE 36 which belonged to the Maharaja of Mysore.[5][6] The museum also has motorcycles, scooters, and carts on display.[7]

Media gallery[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Priyadarshan. "Driving down the roads of history". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
  2. ↑ "This Mysuru Museum Houses A Vintage Car Once Owned By Sir CV Raman". News18. 26 April 2024. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
  3. ↑ DHNS. "Payana Museum delights vintage car buffs with display of timeless classics". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
  4. ↑ "Payana Vintage Car Museum: the building in Mysuru that resembles a car tyre". The Hindu. 4 April 2024. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
  5. ↑ "Snippet on the Payana Car Museum in Mysuru". The Hindu. 7 June 2024. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
  6. ↑ Rao, Rashmi Gopal (8 June 2024). "Journey through time: Payana Museum showcases 50 years of vintage car collection". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
  7. ↑ Khan, Laiqh A. (7 June 2024). "What you can see in Payana Car Museum". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 7 October 2024.

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