Regional Museum of Natural History, Bhubaneswar, Natural history museum in Bhubaneswar, India.
The Regional Museum of Natural History displays extensive collections of plant and animal specimens from eastern India, including skeletons of marine creatures and land mammals.
Established in 2004 by the Ministry of Environment and Forests, this institution represents the first natural history museum in eastern India.
The museum offers special tactile exhibits for visually impaired visitors, allowing them to experience and learn about various animal specimens through touch.
Located near Acharya Vihar Square on Sachivalaya Marg, the museum operates from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and provides free entry to all visitors.
The museum houses India's largest baleen whale skeleton and generates electricity through its rooftop solar power plant, producing 189 KvA monthly.
Inception: 2004
Address: Acharya Vihar, RRL PO, Near Planetorium, Doordarshan Colony, Gajapati Nagar 751013 751013
Phone: +9106742567114
Website: http://nmnh.nic.in/Bhubaneswar.htm
GPS coordinates: 20.29960,85.83206
Latest update: March 9, 2025 23:30
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