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At a Glance: Essential Visitor Information
Timings10:00 AM - 5:00 PM; closed Mondays
Entry feeNominal entry ticket
Best time to visitOctober to March
From city centreCentral Kolkata (Chowringhee area)
LocationKolkata, West Bengal
Know before you go
About Indian Museum, Kolkata
The Indian Museum is the oldest and largest museum in India, with wide-ranging collections spanning archaeology, Egyptian antiquities (including a mummy), geology, zoology and art. Visitors typically need at least two hours to see the highlights.
Getting there
How to Reach Indian Museum, Kolkata
Park Street and Esplanade metro stations are both close by.
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