Often called Kolkata’s “treasure house,” the Indian Museum is a must for anyone who loves history, archaeology, natural history, or art. Its galleries feature everything from fossils and zoological collections to sculptures, coins, and rare heritage objects, making it a full-day experience for curious travelers.
About this place
History & highlights
The museum was established in 1814 at the Asiatic Society under the guidance of Nathaniel Wallich, making it among the oldest museums in the world and the oldest and largest museum in India/Asia by major measures of collection. Its origins reflect early scholarly efforts in Bengal to document nature and culture systematically, which later expanded into a national-scale institution.
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