While 'Museums' is not a single municipal city but rather a thematic destination category representing the rich cultural, historical, and technological repositories across Karnataka (primarily centered in Bengaluru, Mysuru, and heritage towns like Hampi), several key organizations manage and support these institutions.
* **Department of Heritage, Museums and Archaeology, Karnataka:** The official state body responsible for the conservation of monuments and the administration of state-run museums. * **INTACH (Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage) - Karnataka Chapters:** Active in Bengaluru and other cities, advocating for the preservation of unprotected heritage and assisting in museum curation. * **The Mythic Society:** Founded in 1909 in Bengaluru, this institution promotes the study of history, ethnology, and heritage, often collaborating with local archives and museums. * **Karnataka Tourism (KSTDC):** Promotes museum circuits and heritage walks across the state.