Indian Museum

About Indian Museum

The Kolkata Indian Museum is the largest museum in India and one of the most important in the world. It is dedicated to the history and culture of India. The museum is located in the city of Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It was founded in 1814 by the British East India Company. The museum is a vast complex of buildings and gardens, and has a collection of more than 1.5 million objects. The museum's collections include art, archaeology, anthropology, geology, history, and botany. The most important exhibits are the relics of the Maurya Empire, the Gupta Empire, and the Mughal Empire. The museum is open from 10am to 5pm every day except on Mondays. Admission is free for Indian citizens, and for foreigners it is 200 rupees.

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Indian Museum Timings and Entry Fee

The museum is open from Monday to Saturday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, and from Sunday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The entry fee is Rs. 10 for Indian citizens and Rs. 100 for foreigners.

History of Indian Museum

The Indian Museum, Kolkata, is the largest and oldest museum in India. It was founded in 1814 by the British East India Company. The museum was initially housed in the building of the former East India Company's Presidency. In 1878 it was moved to the current building, which was designed by Sir William Emerson, a leading British architect.

Architecture of India Museum

The architecture of India museum is a museum in Kolkata, India, dedicated to the art and architecture of India.

Collection in Indian Museum

The Kolkata Collection in Indian Museum is a collection of artifacts from the city of Kolkata in India. The collection includes items from the archaeological, anthropological, and numismatic collections of the museum.

How To Reach Indian Museum

The Indian Museum is located in Kolkata. It can be reached by bus, taxi, or train.