Indian Museum Kolkata


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The Indian Museum, Kolkata is the Mecca of any inquisitive soul, as he will be spell bound by the sheer variety of collections ranging from a room full of meteorites to fossils and skeletons of prehistoric animals, rarest paintings and artifacts of ancient and modern India, an Egyptian mummy, a splendid collection of 50,000 coins and many Buddhist artifacts.

So, come to Indian Museum, Kolkata - by far the biggest museum in India that ranks as one of the best in Asia.

Special attraction at Indian Museum, Kolkata
  -  Ash remains of Lord Buddha
  -  Fossils and skeletons of prehistoric animals
  -  Gandhara art
  -  Tibetan Thankas
  -  Kalighat Pal
  -  Some very rare paintings

Some fast facts about Indian Museum, Kolkata

  -  Location of the museum: At the intersection of Park Street-Chowringhee road on 27 Jawaharlal Nehru Road
  -  Famous as : Museum
  -  Visiting hours of the museum: Anytime of the day except Monday as the museum remains closed on that day.
  -  Preferred Timings: It is best to visit the museum between 10 A. M. to 5 P. M.
  -  Admission charge: Separate charges for international tourists and locals
  -  Photography / Video charges: Strictly prohibited
  -  Time required for sightseeing: keep ample time in hand to explore the various wings of the museum.

How to get to Indian Museum, Kolkata

How to Reach: Indian Museum, Kolkata is easily accessible by various modes of public transportation available in Kolkata. 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 museum.
Another convenient way to reach the museum is by availing the very efficient underground metro railway.

  -  Nearest Railway Station: Howrah
  -  Nearest Metro Station: Park Street
  -  Nearest Functional Metro Station: Park Street
  -  Nearest International Airport: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport.
  -  Parking: Those coming to the museum in private vehicles can park in the parking space available. Hourly parking rates applicable.


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