Indian Museum--Calcutta
Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 6:27 pm
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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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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