Indian Museum
| Place | Kolkata |
|---|---|
| State | West Bengal |
| Virtual Museum | Yes |
| Year of Establishment | 1814 |
| Museum Type | Multipurpose (Archaeological, Art, Anthropological, Geological, Zoological, and Botanical) |
| National Importance Museum | Yes |
| Address | 27, Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Park Street Area, Kolkata – 700016 |
| Visiting Time | 10:00 AM – 06:00 PM (Tuesday to Sunday) Closed on Mondays and National Holidays. |
| Entry Fee | Indian Adults: ₹75 Minor (above 5 years): ₹20 Foreigners: ₹500 Photography (Smartphone): ₹50 |
Museum Introduction
Founded in 1814 by the Asiatic Society of Bengal, the Indian Museum is the oldest and largest multipurpose museum in the Asia-Pacific region. Housed in an iconic Neoclassical building designed by Walter B. Granville, it serves as the premier national institution for the preservation of India's cultural and natural heritage.
General Collections
Over 100,000 exhibits categorized into six sections: Art, Archaeology, Anthropology, Geology, Zoology, and Economic Botany. It features rare antiques, Mughal and Bengal School paintings, prehistoric fossils, and a comprehensive collection of Indian flora and fauna.
Unique Historical Collections
The museum houses one of the most significant Egyptian collections in Asia, including a 4,000-year-old mummy. It also preserves the Bharhut Gallery, which contains the original railings and gateway of the 2nd-century BCE Bharhut Stupa.
Additional Information
| Archaeological Survey of India | No (Administered by |
|---|---|
| Notes | It is the ninth oldest museum in the world and serves as a major research center for Museology and Conservation. The museum complex also accommodates the offices of the Anthropological, Botanical, and Geological Surveys of India. |
| Artifacts | Egyptian Mummy, Bharhut Stupa Gateway (Torana), Lion Capital of Ashoka (copy), Buddha's relics, Gandhara sculptures, and a significant collection of Meteorites. |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details |
+91 33 2286 1702 +91 33 2252 1790 |
| Email ID |
indianmuseumdirector@gmail.com indianmuseumkolkata@gmail.com |
Artifact Gallery
