Where
Indian Museum
27, Jawaharlal Nehru Road, New Market Area, Kolkata, West Bengal
About this place
Founded in 1814 by the Asiatic Society of Bengal, the Indian Museum is the ninth-oldest museum in the world and the largest in India. Its 60 galleries hold an extraordinary range of material: the railings of the 2nd-century BCE Bharhut Stupa, the Ashokan lion capital fragments, a complete Egyptian mummy, dinosaur fossils, Mughal miniatures and a vast botanical and zoological collection.
Tags
#museum#asiatic-society#antiquity
Frequently asked
When is the museum open?
Open 10 am to 5 pm, Tuesday to Sunday. Closed Mondays and most public holidays. Last entry at 4 pm.
What does entry cost?
Around ₹75 for Indian citizens and ₹500 for foreigners. Students with valid ID get a discounted rate. Camera permits are a small additional charge.
How do I get there?
Park Street metro station on the Blue Line is a 2-minute walk. The museum's main entrance is on Jawaharlal Nehru Road, opposite the Asiatic Society.
Which galleries should I prioritise?
The Bharhut Stupa railings (2nd century BCE) in the Archaeology gallery, the Egyptian mummy, the meteorite collection in Geology, and the Tibetan thangkas.
How long should I plan?
A focused visit of the highlights takes 2 hours; the full 60-gallery tour comfortably fills a day.
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