Academy Of Indian History Kolkata

The Academy of Indian History, Kolkata is a premier institution in India that specializes in interpretation of history, particularly Indian history through the study of coins that were in circulation during various kingdoms and eras. The academy is a paradise for those with a penchant for coin collection as here they can see the academy’s exclusive coin gallery with a rich collection of coins, some of which are rarest of the rare kind.

The study of coins or numismatics as it is popularly called, is one of the most fascinating ways of deciphering ancient history. This method is of special importance when it comes to unraveling the mysteries of certain periods in our nation's history where very little is known in the absence of any official documents.

In India, this form of study of history assumes a colossal form, as, at one point of time India was a conglomeration of 500 princely states, some of which were as big as England, while others were only a few square miles in area, each having their own coins.

Ever since its inception, the Academy Of Indian History, Kolkata has played a pioneering role in collection of coins and unraveling some fascinating insights to India's rich virile past which reflect esoteric myths and captivating tales of royalty, power and patriotism related to ancient and medieval India.

Some fast facts about Academy of Indian History, Kolkata

  -  Location of the academy: 361/ B Rabindra Sarani.
  -  Visiting hours of the Academy: 10 A.M - 6 P.M.
  -  Preferred Timings: Morning between 10 A.M. - 11 A.M. and 3 P.M.- 5 P.M.
  -  Admission charge for the Academy: Nil
  -  Photography / Video charges at the Academy: Strictly prohibited
  -  Time required for sightseeing: 1 hour

How to get to Academy of Indian History, Kolkata

How to Reach: The academy is easily accessible by various modes of public transportation available. You can take local buses, mini buses or metered taxis, which are readily available from various parts of the city to take you to the academy.
Another convenient way to reach Academy Of Indian History, Kolkata is by availing the very efficient underground metro railway.

  -  Nearest Railway Station: Howrah.
  -  Nearest Metro Station: Rabindra Sadan.
  -  Nearest Functional Metro Station: Rabindra Sadan.
  -  Nearest International Airport: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport.