Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya, Bhopal

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

1. It is a colonial museum of communities, tribal and folk arts.
2. It is a great institute under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.
3. It is the only museum which has several pre-historic painted rock shelters.
4. The museum has some permanent exhibitions, namely Open Exhibition, Indoor Gallery and Periodic Exhibitions.
5. Museum Hall is unique, beautifully constructed and absolutely green.
6. 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