Nagpur Central Museum, Nagpur

Name: Nagpur Central Museum
Address: Wardha Rd, Nagpur, 440001, India

#12 among attractions in Nagpur

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The Nagpur Central Museum, popularly known as Ajab Bangla, is located in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. Established in 1863, Nagpur Central Museum is one of the oldest museums in India and Maharashtra. It holds important artifacts such as dinosaurs' fossils, coins, ancient inscriptions, sculptures, arms, tribal artifacts from per-historic to the modern time. The Nagpur Central Museum is the oldest and largest museum in the Central India region. ()

Established: 1863 (161 years ago)Coordinates: 21°9'4"N, 79°4'41"E

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Wardha RdNagpur 440001 India

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Nearby attractions include: Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground, Maharajbagh Zoo, Zero Mile, Sitabuldi Fort.

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Sport, Sport venue
Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground, Nagpur
12 min walk • The Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground is a cricket ground located in the city of Nagpur. The ground is known as the VCA Ground and belongs to the Central Zone. The first match was played here in October 1969. As of 19 August 2017, it has hosted nine Tests and 14 ODIs.
0.5 miS
Zoo
Maharajbagh Zoo, Nagpur
14 min walk • Maharajbagh zoo is the central zoo of Nagpur, India. The zoo is located in the heart of the city and has been built on the garden of the Bhonsle and Maratha rulers of the city. The zoo comes under the Central Zoo Authority of India and is maintained by the Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth of Nagpur.
~990 ftSE
Memorial
Zero Mile, Nagpur
5 min walk • Zero Mile Stone is a monument built by British during the Great Trigonometrical Survey of India in 1907 in Nagpur, Maharashtra. The Zero Mile Stone consists of a pillar made up of sandstone and another small stone representing the GTS Standard Bench Mark, and four stucco horses that were added later.
0.5 miSE
Forts and castles, Historical place
Sitabuldi Fort, Nagpur
12 min walk • Sitabuldi Fort, site of the Battle of Sitabuldi in 1817, is located atop a hillock in central Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. this fort was built by a Gond king, Raja Bhakt Buland Shah in year 1702, then with some political reason or negotiation between bhosels and rajgonds this...
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21°9'23"N • 79°4'46"E
Bishop Cotton School, Nagpur
10 min walk • Universities and schools
1.4 miSE
Neighbourhood
Ganesh Peth, Nagpur
35 min walk • Ganesh Peth or Ganesh Peth Colony is a locality based in the city district of Nagpur, Maharashtra. It belongs to Vidarbh region of the Nagpur Division and is close to some destinations in Nagpur like the ST Stand Square, Shukrwari Lake and Ramwadi.
0.9 miN
Universities and schools
Government Polytechnic, Nagpur
24 min walk • The Government Polytechnic, Nagpur is an autonomous educational institution of the government of Maharashtra, a state in Western India.
1.2 miS
Neighbourhood
Dhantoli, Nagpur
31 min walk • Dhantoli is located in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. It is densely populated. It is home to a large number of hospitals and other establishments. Initially Dhantoli was the home to Booty the Treasurer of Raja of Nagpur and Marathi Brahmins.
0.5 miSW
Universities and schools
Hislop College, Nagpur
12 min walk • Hislop College, Nagpur is one of the oldest colleges in the city of Nagpur. It is affiliated to Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University.
1.3 miSW
21°8'5"N • 79°4'2"E
Leartigiano Art Gallery Nagpur, Nagpur
34 min walk • Museum
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21°8'6"N • 79°4'52"E
Tilak Vidyalaya, Nagpur
29 min walk • Park

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Nagpur Central Museum open?

Nagpur Central 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 Nagpur Central Museum?

Nearby attractions include Zero Mile, Nagpur (5 min walk), Bishop Cotton School, Nagpur (10 min walk), Sitabuldi Fort, Nagpur (12 min walk), Hislop College, Nagpur (12 min walk).

How to get to Nagpur Central Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Nagpur Central Museum:

Metro

Kasturchand Park • Lines: Orange Line (9 min walk)
Zero Mile • Lines: Orange Line (9 min walk)

Bus

Sitabuldi City Bus Stand (16 min walk)

Train

Nagpur Junction (17 min walk)