Regional Museum of Natural History, Bhubaneswar

The Regional Museum of Natural History houses collections of plant and animal specimens from eastern India, featuring skeletons of marine creatures and land mammals displayed in organized galleries. The exhibition includes preserved remains, mounted displays, and dioramas that illustrate the region's biological diversity.

The museum was established in 2004 by the Ministry of Environment and Forests as the first institution of its kind in eastern India. Its creation marked an important step in documenting and presenting the natural diversity of the eastern region.

The museum offers tactile displays designed for visually impaired visitors to experience animal specimens through touch. These interactive elements allow people of different abilities to engage directly with the collections on display.

The museum is located near Acharya Vihar Square on Sachivalaya Marg and is easily accessible by public transport or on foot. The galleries are air-conditioned and spacious, allowing visitors to explore the collections comfortably in about two to three hours.

The institution houses one of India's largest baleen whale skeletons and generates power through rooftop solar panels. This combination of natural history collection and renewable energy creates a distinctive approach to sustainable museum operations.

Inception: 2004

Address: Acharya Vihar, RRL PO, Near Planetorium, Doordarshan Colony, Gajapati Nagar

Phone: +9106742567114

Website: http://nmnh.nic.in/Bhubaneswar.htm

GPS coordinates: 20.29960,85.83206

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:55