GOVERNMENT MUSEUM MATHURA
Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India
Government Museum Mathura is located at Dampier Park. Also called Mathura Museum locally, the repository is one of the finest in the country and houses a fairly big collection of ancient relics, sculptures, coins and paintings. Founded in 1874 by Sir F. S. Growse, the Government Museum of Mathura is famous for housing the ancient sculptures of the Mathura School, dating from 3rd century B.C. to 12th century A.D. The museum also displays the discoveries made by noted archaeologists in and around Mathura. Today, it is one of the primary centres for study, research and preservation of Mathura's exquisite art heritage.
Suggested time duration
4 Hours
Crowded Period
Weekend
Best Season To Visit
November to April
Do's & Dont's
- Do not enter restricted zone, which is meant for your safety.
- Don't touch the Artifacts.
Architecture
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Timings
| Day | Start Time | End Time | Adult Entry Fee | Child Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SundayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday | 10:30 AM | 04:30 PM | 10 | 5 |
- Foreigner Adult Fee : 100
- Monday is Holiday
Transport Connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Dampier Nagar Bus Stand |
1 KM | 09760723700 |
 Mathura Cantonment Railway Station |
1 KM | 139 |
 Indira Gandhi International Airport |
150 KM | 01243376000 |
What to Carry
- Carry Water Bottle
Suitable For
Adults
Elderly
Children
Infants
Facilities
Toilets
Restaurants
Parking
Parking is Available for 10 Cars
Nearest Town
| Town Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Mathura | 1 KM |
Nearest Temples
SHRI KRISHNA JANMASTHAN TEMPLE
There was a massive idol of Krishna made of solid gold
SHRI DWARKADHEESH MANDIR
Mandir is one of the oldest and largest temples of Mathura
SRI BANKE BIHARI TEMPLE
It homes a grand collection of Lord Krishna Idols & painting
KATYAYANI PEETH VRINDAVAN
Sati Uma devi's Ringlets of Hair had fallen here
SHRI GIRIRAJ MAHARAJ JI TEMPLE
Govardhan parvat is a sandstone hill,which is 8 km in length
Nearest Attractions
FortCENOTAPH OF MAHARAJA SURAJ MAL
It is the largest of cenotaphs of the Bharatpur Royal Family
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