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The Bonedi Bari Trails: Durga Puja in Dhanyakuria & Arbelia Village
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Indian Museum
2 upcoming events — next: The Bonedi Bari Trails: Durga Puja in Dhanyakuria & Arbelia Village (Sun 18 Oct · 9:45 AM).
AddressIndian Museum, 27 Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Kolkata 700016
Getting thereNearest: Park Street (Blue Line), ~6 min walk
Official siteindianmuseumkolkata.org
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About Indian Museum
The Indian Museum on Chowringhee is the oldest museum in the country, founded in 1814 by the Asiatic Society with the Danish botanist Nathaniel Wallich as its first curator. Its 35 galleries are arranged in six sections: Indian art, archaeology, anthropology, geology, zoology and economic botany. Highlights include Buddhist sculpture and railings, Mughal paintings, fossils and skeletons, and an Egyptian mummy. It is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm and closed on Mondays; tickets are ₹75 for Indian adults, ₹20 for visitors under 18 and ₹500 for foreign nationals. The museum also runs temporary exhibitions, lectures and workshops, and it has hosted sessions of the city's literary festivals.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Indian Museum ticket price?
₹75 for Indian adults, ₹20 for those under 18 and ₹500 for foreign nationals, according to the museum's website.
When is the Indian Museum open?
Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am to 6 pm. It is closed on Mondays.
How old is the Indian Museum?
It was founded in 1814, which makes it the oldest museum in India.
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