Indian Museum Tours

Founded in 1814 at the cradle of the Asiatic Society of Bengal (at the present building of the Asiatic Society, 1 Park Street, Kolkata), Indian Museum is the earliest and the largest multipurpose Museum not only in the Indian subcontinent but also in the Asia-Pacific region of the world.

In 1867 the foundation of the present building of the Indian Museum was thus laid on the finest site of Chowringhee in front of small Cause Court. In 1875, the present Museum building on Chowringhee, designed by W. L. Grandville was completed. From 1814 to 1878 the museum was at the Asiatic Society of Park Street, Kolkata. After the completion of the construction of the new building at Chowringhee Road, the Society Museum was shifted from the Asiatic Society to the present building and it was thrown open to the public with two galleries on 1 April 1878. The Archaeology gallery and bird gallery of the Zoological Section had been declared open to public in the present building.
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4-Day Private Golden Triangle Tour: Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur

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Audio Guided Tour of Pathuriaghata – Finding the Tagores, Kolkata

Air, helicopter & balloon tours

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Private 2-Day Tour to The Taj Mahal and Agra with Both Side Commercial Flig...

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Popular places to visit

New Market

Hunt for bargains at one of Kolkata’s oldest markets, an indoor arcade with food, clothing and handicraft stalls that’s been serving the city for over 135 years.

Maidan

Visit the largest urban park in Kolkata where you can take part in outdoor activities, relax with a picnic, watch horse racing or learn about the stars.

Asiatic Society

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Asiatic Society in Kolkata. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the monuments in this culturally rich area.

Sudder Street

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Sudder Street during your trip to Kolkata. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the monuments in this culturally rich area.

Shahid Minar

Learn about the local history of Kolkata when you spend time at Shahid Minar. Take some time to visit the monuments in this culturally rich area.

Pat Williamson Polo Grounds

Catch an event at Pat Williamson Polo Grounds during your trip to Kolkata. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the monuments in this culturally rich area.

Best Lodging Options Near Indian Museum

Peerless Hotel Kolkata

12 Jawaharlal Nehru Road Kolkata West Bengal

The Elgin Fairlawn Kolkata

13/A Sudder St Kolkata west bengal

HOTEL VIP INTERCONTINENTAL

44 Mirza Ghalib St One Stop Taltala Kolkata WB

Kenilworth Hotel, Kolkata

1 & 2 Little Russel Street Kolkata West Bengal

Ashreen Guest House

Cowie Ln Kolkata WB

Hotel Kempton

3, Marquis Street Kolkata West Bengal

Sonar Bangla Guest House

135 Collin St Janbazar Taltala Kolkata WB

YMCA Seacom Inn

YMCA BUILDING, 25, J.L.NEHRU ROAD Kolkata West Bengal

Park Suites

18A Park St 31, Stephen Court Kolkata WB

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