Located in the foothills of the Northern hill in Badami, the Archaeological Museum mainly comprises of ancient stones, tools, and sculptures. One can find a range of inscriptions, hero stones, and carvings dated from the 6th to the 16th century. Apart from its famous rock-cut temples, the Archaeological Museum is a brilliant source for those looking to educate themselves on the past civilisation of this land. The exhibits chiefly comprise of sculptures of Lord Shiva in different forms, along with deities like Lord Ganesha, the different avatars of Lord Vishnu, the holy Lajja Gauri, and various panels narrating Bhagavata scenes.