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Indian Museum--Calcutta

Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 6:27 pm
by dognose
Indian Museum,
27 Jawaharlal Nehru Road,
Calcutta 700016

The Kolkata Indian Museum established long back in 1814 in the Asiatic Society Building. It is one of the earliest museums established in the world and considered the largest in the country. In 1875, it was shifted to the new building in Italian architectural style designed by Walter B Grawille. Opened to public in 1878, the museum has over 60 galleries under six main sectors. It is an independent institution funded by the Government of India.
Opening times: 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. daily except Mondays

Entry fee to the museum : for Indians Rs.10 and for Foreigners Rs.150

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