Bengal Natural History Museum, Natural history museum in Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Darjeeling, India.
The Bengal Natural History Museum holds collections of 820 bird specimens from 400 species, along with mammals, reptiles, and extensive insect displays.
The museum originated in 1903 as a project by the Governor of Bengal, moving to its current location near Chowrasta in 1915 with expanded facilities.
The institution maintains research collections of rolled bird and mammal skins, contributing to scientific understanding of regional wildlife diversity.
Visitors can purchase combined entry tickets for the museum, zoo, and Himalayan Mountaineering Institute at 110 rupees for Indian nationals.
The museum contains specialized exhibits of rare cats including golden cat and marbled cat specimens, alongside red pandas and clouded leopards.
Location: Darjeeling
Inception: 1905
Address: Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Jawahar Parbat, Darjeeling, 734104
GPS coordinates: 27.05775,88.25461
Latest update: March 4, 2025 23:31
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