Indian Museum, National museum in Kolkata, India.
The Indian Museum is a national institution in Kolkata, India, with thirty-five galleries spread across multiple floors of a large building in the city center. The halls are organized by theme and range from archaeological finds to natural history displays and artworks from different periods.
The Asiatic Society of Bengal founded the institution in 1814, making it the first museum on the Indian subcontinent. It later moved to the current building and expanded its collections through donations and expeditions during the 19th century.
The name reflects its original role as a repository for the Asiatic Society's collections and a center for research in Calcutta. Visitors today walk past Indian sculptures alongside Buddhist relics, while scholars still use the archives for study.
The institution opens every day except Monday, and guided tours are available in several languages. Ramps and elevators provide access to all exhibition areas for wheelchair users.
One room displays a complete elephant skeleton alongside prehistoric fossils, while another section shows Egyptian mummies. A stone slab bears carved footprints associated with Buddha.
Location: Ward No. 63, Kolkata Municipal Corporation
Inception: 1814
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Park Street
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00
Phone: +913322521790
Email: info@indianmuseumkolkata.org
Website: https://indianmuseumkolkata.org
GPS coordinates: 22.55806,88.35083
Latest update: December 4, 2025 23:04
Kolkata's past surfaces in religious sites, colonial buildings, and busy markets scattered across the city. The British era left its mark through the white marble Victoria Memorial and administrative structures around BBD Bagh and the Writers Building. Religious spaces range from the Dakshineswar Kali Temple on the Hooghly River to the neo-Gothic St. Paul's Cathedral and historic synagogues like Beth El and Maghen David. The Kumartuli neighborhood is known for artisans who mold clay figures for religious festivals, while New Market offers textiles, spices, and household goods. The Indian Museum holds ancient collections and archaeological finds, and Science City houses a planetarium and science exhibitions.
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