Indian Museum (Jadu Ghar)

The Indian Museum aka Jadu Ghar is one of the ancient and most revered places of Kolkata. It was established in 1814, to preserve the heritage of the country and to acquaint people with its grandeur The Museum is now a precious storehouse of artifacts and an advanced center of learning about different aspects of history, culture, and traditions of the nation. The museum is systematically parted into different cultural sections as archaeology, arts and anthropology and the scientific sections as geology, zoology, and botany. The galleries are stocked up with the artifacts and the uniqueness of their respective categories. One can find collectibles ranging from the plants and animals to the coins and sculptures, arts and textiles, masks and instruments, rocks and fossils and what not. Apart from the displays is a well maintained and functional huge library. The library also houses books about the country’s culture and history. The museum commences regular exhibitions, lectures, educational gatherings, seminars, and cultural activities. Chance to visit such a wonderful place would be an honor in itself.

Entry tickets- INR 10