THE SANCHI MUSEUM
Sanchi, Raisen, Madhya Pradesh, India
Located initially on a hilltop near the Sanchi Stupa by Sir John Marshall in 1919, the Sanchi Museum, now preserved and maintained by the ASI at the foothill of the Stupa, houses many unique and interesting Buddhist artefacts that were discovered during the clearance and excavation done at Sanchi. The Museum became open for public in 1966, when the Museum was shifted. Its expanse is over 6.3 acres of land and houses a main hall and 4 galleries, consisting of artefacts and objects datable from the 3rd to the 12th century B.C. The galleries and the main hall comprise of various statues, carvings and artefacts of the various kingdoms that ruled Sanchi over a 1000 years, beginning from King Ashoka building the Stupa in the 3rd Century.
Suggested time duration
3 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 articafts.
Architecture
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Timings
| Day | Start Time | End Time | Adult Entry Fee | Child Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdaySaturday | 10:00 AM | 06:00 PM | 30 | 10 |
- Foreigner Adult Fee : 350 Foreigner Child Fee : 160
- Friday is Holiday
Transport Connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Vidisha Bus Stand |
8.6 KM | 07512971008 |
 Salamatpur Railway Station |
9 KM | 139 |
 Raja Bhoj Airport |
54.9 KM | 07552646001 |
What to Carry
- Carry Water Bottle and Snacks
Suitable For
Adults
Elderly
Children
Infants
Facilities
Toilets
Restaurants
Parking
Parking is Available for 10 Cars
Nearest Town
| Town Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Sanchi | 1 KM |
Nearest Temples
SANCHI BUDDHIST MONUMENTS
It is one of the oldest existing Buddhist stupas in India
BHOJESHWAR TEMPLE
The temple was built by the famous Raja Bhoj between 1010-1055
Nearest Attractions
FortRAISEN FORT
Adorned with a large courtyard & a beautiful pool in the middle
WildlifeRATAPANI WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
It has Bhimbetika a group of rock shelters and rock paintings
CavesBHIMBETKA CAVES
It Fosters with the finest Prehistoric cave paintings
Heritage MonumentsBHIMBETKA ROCK SHELTERS
It has the oldest known rock art in the Indian subcontinent
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