INDIAN MUSEUM
Taltala, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
The ninth oldest museum of the world and largest in India, the Indian Museum is located in the city of joy Kolkata. The foundation stone of the Indian Museum was laid down in the year 1814 and has been a centre of multi disciplinary activities ever since. Popularly known as 'Jadughar', it has the finest collection of contemporary paintings, sacred relics of Buddha, Egyptian mummies and ancient sculptures. In addition to these, the Indian Museum boasts of some of the most exquisite collections of ornaments, fossils, skeletons, antiques, armours, and stunning Mughal paintings. Indian Museum recently celebrated its bicentennial anniversary with great fervour in February 2014. With its splendid collection, the museum takes you back in time to witness our fascinating past.
Suggested time duration
4 Hours
Crowded Period
Weekend
Best Season To Visit
April to September
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 | 10:00 AM | 05:00 PM | 10 | 5 |
- Foreigner Adult Fee : 150
- Monday is Holiday
Transport Connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Esplanade Bus Terminus |
1 KM | 7699993930 |
 Sealdah Railway Station |
3 KM | 139 |
 Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport |
18.5 KM | 033-25118036 |
What to Carry
- Carry Water Bottle
Suitable For
Adults
Elderly
Children
Infants
Facilities
Toilets
Restaurants
Parking
Parking is Available for 15 Cars
Nearest Town
| Town Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Dharamtalla | 2 KM |
Nearest Temples
KALIGHAT KALI TEMPLE
Classic example of the Bengali architectural style
NIPPONZAN MYOHOJI BUDDHIST TEMPLE
The temple was founded by Nichidatsu Fujii
Nearest Attractions
Heritage MonumentsSHAHEED MINAR
It looks like a replica of the famous Qutub Minar of delhi
FortFORT WILLIAM
Named after British King, this riverside fortress is most famous for its 'black hole' prison cell
Rope WaySCIENCE CITY ROPEWAY
Surrounding skyline filled with quite some upcoming skyscrapers
OutdoorJAPANESE FOREST ECO TOURISM PARK
It is famous and the largest urban park in kolkata
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