``The museums manifest the artistic craftsmanship of sculpture, paintings, handicrafts and a variety of rare antique pieces which are of great historical and culture value, so they need to be preserved,’’ said J Geetha Reddy, Minister for Information.
Speaking on the occasion of World Museum Day, the Minister urged the people to safeguard the museums well. She inaugurated the recently unearthed gold coins in the state at the AP State Museum in Public Gardens.
The AP State Museum offers a vibrant and fresh view of the culture and art of Andhra Pradesh. It is also the state’s oldest museum and one of its finest.