Indian Museumभारतीय संग्रहालय
The oldest museum in India, founded in 1814. Closed on Mondays.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereKolkata, West Bengal
Kolkata and the Gangetic plain
Kolkata and the Gangetic plain
Best time to visit15 October to 15 March
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February), Summer (March to May), Monsoon (June to September)
DifficultyEasy
Height8 m above sea level
Time needed3 hrs
Base and nearbyKolkata, Kolkata
EntryEntry ticket
ClosuresClosed on Mondays
About Indian Museum
The oldest and one of the largest museums in India, founded in 1814 in a grand white building on Chowringhee Road. The galleries hold the Bharhut stupa railings, Gandhara sculpture, coins, fossils, geology and a real Egyptian mummy. Plan around three hours. The museum is closed one day each week, usually on Monday, so check before you go.
What to see and do
- Bharhut stupa railings
- Egyptian mummy
- Gandhara sculpture and coins
- Fossils and natural history
- Closed one day a week
Opening status, best time and closures here are estimates from usual seasons and past patterns, not live information. Confirm with the local authority before you go. Terms of use
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