Indian Museum, Kolkata

Park Street

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Entry Fee & Ticket

Timings:- Fort William is open from 10 am to 6:00 pm. and closed on all Mondays and Public Holidays Entry Fee: For Adults – INR 75/- , For Visitors Below 18 Years – INR 20/- ,For Foreign Nationals – INR 500/-. | Indian ₹75/-, Foreigners ₹500/-, Children B

Opening Time & Days

Indian Museum opening and closing timing is 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Open Days

Indian Museum is open every day except Monday.

Best Time to Visit

January, February, March, April

Place Visit With

Family Kids Parents

552 m away

Park Street Metro Station

662 m away

Chandni Chowk Metro Station

774 m away

Maidan Metro Station

1.2 km away

Mahakaran Metro Station

1.5 km away

Central Metro Station

1.5 km away

How to Reach Indian Museum

Here's the closest transport hub for each option, with the distance from Indian Museum.

By air · Nearest Airport

Fly into Kolkata Airport

14.3 km away
By rail · Nearest Railway Station

Take a train to Sealdah Railway Station

2.3 km away
By road · Nearest Bus Terminal

Catch a bus from CSTC Bus Depot

5.6 km away

About Indian Museum

The Indian Museum was established by the Asiatic Society of Bengal in 1814, making it one of the oldest museums in Asia. It was inaugurated in 1817. Over the years, it has expanded its collection and significance, becoming a repository of India's cultural, historical, and scientific heritage.

Architecture of Indian Museum

The museum's architecture is a blend of Indian and British design elements, reflecting the colonial influence on India. The building itself is a piece of historical significance, with its grand columns, high ceilings, and intricate detailing.

Interesting facts about Indian Museum

The museum boasts a collection of over 200,000 items, including ancient sculptures, art, coins, and rare artifacts.It houses the world's largest collection of meteorites.The museum is divided into various galleries, each dedicated to a specific type of artifact, including art, archaeology, geology, and anthropology.

Indian Museum FAQs:

𝒜. It is located at Park Street, Kolkata.

𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Indian Museum: Timings:- Fort William is open from 10 am to 6:00 pm. and closed on all Mondays and Public Holidays Entry Fee: For Adults – INR 75/- , For Visitors Below 18 Years – INR 20/- ,For Foreign Nationals – INR 500/-. | Indian ₹75/-, Foreigners ₹500/-, Children B Indian Museum opening and closing timing is 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

𝒜. You should visit Indian Museum during January, February, March, April months for best experience.