Indian Museum
- Address: 27, Jawaharlal Nehru Rd, Park Street area, Kolkata, India
- Hours: March to November: 10am - 5pm; December to February: 10am to 4:30pm; Closed every Monday
- Admission: For Indiands: Rs 10 for Adults (baby in arms is free); For foreigners: Rs 150
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Museum
Known by locals as the ‘House of Magic,’ the museum walks visitors through the cultural, zoological and geographical history of India dating back to prehistoric times. Particularly noteworthy displays include a 4,000-year-old Egyptian mummy, an urn said to hold the ashes of the Buddha, a life-size replica of the Barhut Gateway and India’s largest coin collection.
The museum is closed on Mondays, so plan your visit ahead of time so as not to miss out on this Kolkata highlight. Bags aren’t allowed inside the museum, although you can check purses and small bags at the entrance. With more than 60 galleries spread over a 10,000 square foot (929 square meter) area, it’s best to set aside at least a half-day to tour the museum.
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