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Indian Museum, Kolkata

#5 among attractions in Kolkata

Museum, Art museum, Top attraction
Indian Museum

Facts and practical information

Local name: भारतीय संग्रहालय Established: 1814 (210 years ago)Coordinates: 22°33'28"N, 88°21'4"E
Address

27, Jawaharlal Nehru RdPark Street - Taltola - Shakespeare SaraniKolkata 700016 India

Contact
+91 33 2252 1790
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Indian Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: New Market, Eden Gardens, Netaji Indoor Stadium, Town Hall.

  • new market kolkata~1170 ftNE
  • eden gardens kolkata0.7 miNW
  • netaji indoor stadium kolkata0.8 miNW
  • town hall kolkata0.8 miNW
  • east bengal ground kolkata0.5 miW
  • shaheed minar kolkata~1990 ftN
  • mohammedan sporting ground kolkata0.5 miNW
  • birla planetarium kolkata0.9 miS
  • tipu sultan mosque kolkata0.5 miN
  • raj bhavan kolkata0.7 miNW
  • maidan kolkata0.6 miS

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Indian Museum open?

Indian Museum is open:
  • Monday closed
  • Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
  • Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
  • Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
  • Friday 10 am - 5 pm
  • Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
  • Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Indian Museum?

Nearby attractions include Sudder Street, Kolkata (3 min walk), Janbazar, Kolkata (5 min walk), Dharmatala, Kolkata (5 min walk), The Asiatic Society, Kolkata (6 min walk).

How to get to Indian Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Indian Museum:

Metro
  • Park Street • Lines: 1 (5 min walk)
  • Esplanade • Lines: 1 (11 min walk)

Bus
  • Esplanade (13 min walk)
  • Esplanade Bus Stand to Airport (9 min walk)

Tram
  • Esplanade • Lines: 36 (10 min walk)
  • Park Circus (37 min walk)

Train
  • Eden Gardens (24 min walk)

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