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Indian Museum

Chowringhee, Kolkata · Open now

Founded in 1814, India's oldest and largest museum keeps an Egyptian mummy among its treasures.

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⭐ 6.5/10- Worth a stop if nearby

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Address27 Jawaharlal Nehru Road

Managed byMinistry of Culture, Government of India

Today's hoursOpen today 10 AM - 6 PM

Tickets fromFrom ₹75

Location

Did you know? The Indian Museum, founded in 1814, is the oldest and largest museum in India, its collection includes an Egyptian mummy that has remained on display since the 19th century, one of the few outside Egypt itself in South Asia.

Opening hours

Monday	Closed
Tue-Sun	10 AM - 6 PM

Tickets

Adult IndianIndian Adult

₹75

Foreigners Adult/KidForeign Adult

₹500

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