If you're interested in finding out about past civilizations, head to Archaeological Museum. Study its age-old artifacts and gain an insight into the cultures and traditions of people from long ago.
You're spoiled for sightseeing choice when spending time in Hospet. Archaeological Museum is a good place to start here, but there are numerous other interesting sights to appreciate. Anjanadri Hill, Virupaksha Temple, and Hanuman Temple are not far from the exhibition of human history and will fill in your day nicely.