System for Museums & Archives for Research and Access to Knowledge
| Place | Nashik |
|---|---|
| State | Maharashtra |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 1980 |
| Museum Type | Numismatic / Research / Cultural History |
| National Importance Museum | Yes |
| Address | INHCRF Campus, Opposite Grape County Resort, Near Vadholi, Trambakeshwar Rd, Phata, Nashik, Maharashtra 422213 |
| Visiting Time | 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM (Open throughout the year). |
| Entry Fee | Adults (Above 13 yrs): ₹100 Children (5–13 yrs): ₹60 |
Founded in 1980 by the Indian Numismatic, Historical and Cultural Research Foundation (INHCRF). Redesigned and expanded in 2018, the museum documents the evolution of Indian currency from the 5th century BCE to the modern era within a 5-acre campus set against the Brahmagiri Hills.
Extensive archives of Indian coins, currency notes, and numismatic data. The expanded galleries now include fossils, minerals, archaeological finds, tribal art, musical instruments, and miniature paintings.
2,500 Years of Indian Coinage: A rare, continuous timeline of currency from punch-marked coins of the Mahajanapadas to the British Raj. It also features a unique collection of copper-plate manuscripts and ancient minting dyes.
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
|---|---|
| Notes | The museum building is an architectural landmark, featuring a 9,000 sq. ft. extension designed as a strategic "labyrinth" of arched gateways and courtyards to enhance the visitor's reflective journey. |
| Artifacts | Punch-marked coins (6th Century BCE); Kushan Gold coins; Mughal Dinars; Holkar coins; Dioramas of ancient minting techniques; Terracotta artifacts from the Indus Valley Civilization. |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details | +91 2594 233400 / +91 2594 233500 |
| Email ID | inhcrf@ucil.co.in |
