Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya, Bhopal
| Location | Close to Van Vihar National Park, Bhopal (Map 📍) |
| Entry Fee & Timing | Entry fee is INR 30/person & free for children. Fee for foreigners is INR 200/person. Open to all days from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday closed. |
| Place Type | Govt. Museum & Memorials, Museum and Gallery |
| Place visit with | Family, Kids, Friends, Solo, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters |
| Best time to visit | January, February, March, April |
| Nearest Metro Station |
About Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya
Indira Gandhi National Museum of Humans, covering an area of about 200 acres of undulating terrain on the Shamla Hills, is one of the largest and premier anthropological museums in India. The purpose of the museum is to display the history of the development of man and culture with special reference to India. It provides an opportunity to explore the subtlest sensibilities of the rich Indian culture and heritage through its fascinating exhibitions.
Interesting facts about Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya
- It is a colonial museum of communities, tribal and folk arts.
- It is a great institute under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.
- It is the only museum which has several pre-historic painted rock shelters.
- The museum has some permanent exhibitions, namely Open Exhibition, Indoor Gallery and Periodic Exhibitions.
- Museum Hall is unique, beautifully constructed and absolutely green.
- There is no electrical appliance like light or fan in the hall. It is lit by natural light and cooled by natural means.
How to reach Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya
By Bus:- Tourist Bhawan Bus Stop is near the museum which is 2.9 km away.
By Rail:- The nearest railway station to the museum is Bairagarh railway station which is 13.4 km away and can be easily reached by auto.
By Air:- The distance between the museum and the Raja Bhoj International Airport is 16.0 km. From here one can easily reach by cab.
Nearby famous places
- Madhai
- Archeological Museum
- Tribal Museum
- Van Vihar
- Rani Kamlapati Palace
- New Market
- Gohar Mahal
- Sardar Manzil
Frequently asked questions about Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya:
𝒜. It is located at Close to Van Vihar National Park, Bhopal.
𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya: Entry fee is INR 30/person & free for children. Fee for foreigners is INR 200/person. Open to all days from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday closed..
𝒜. You should visit Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya during January, February, March, April months for best experience.
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📅 Last update: 2023-11-17 || ✍ Author: Sandhya Chauhan
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