Amazing Facts about the Indian Museum- "The treasure trove of India's history and culture"
The Indian Museum in Calcutta is the country's oldest museum and one of the most extensive in the Orient; its collections portray India's cultural history from prehistoric to Muslim times. The current structure, which opened in 1875, is divided into sections devoted to zoology, geology, industry, art, archaeology, and ethnology. The coin room houses the world's most extensive collection of Indian coins. Textiles, lacquer work, carpets, glass, and pottery are among the highlights of the art section. Above all the gallery features Persian and Indian paintings, and the geomorphological unit is Asia's largest and one of the world's most important. A massive collection of statues and bronze medals from various Asian civilizations is on display, including life-size designs of people and animals from different Indian regions.
The History of Indian Museum
Indian Museum was opened in 1875, but there is a massive history behind the formation of this museum. The Asiatic Society of Bengal founded the Indian Museum, commonly referred to as the Imperial Museum. Sir William Jones founded the Asiatic Society in 1784. The Asiatic Society's motive was to bring development in learning and preserve the culture. In 1796 the concept of a museum arose among the members of the society. In 1814, a Danish botanist named Nathaniel Wallich wrote the organization about opening a museum saying he would donate his collections for it. After the museum was formed, he volunteered there as a curator. After Sir Wallich, many individual collectors donated their collections to the museum. Moreover Babu Ramkamal Sen, Begum Sambroo, Dr. Tytler, and Gen Mackenzie are some famous collectors who donated their collections.
Ideal Time to Visit​
All Season
Ideal Duration​
5-6 Hours
How to Reach
By Road: You can easily visit this place by any public vehicle, private car, or cab.
By Train: Nearest Railway Station is Howrah.
By Air: Nearest Airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport.
Distance from Nearest Railway Station / Airport
5.3 Km from Howrah Railway Station and 17.9 Km from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport.
