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Kolkata or Calcutta, the capital of West Bengal mesmerizes its visitors with its rich culture.
The Indian Museum is the biggest Museum in India, established in 1878. It has Italian Architecture and has six sections. The exhibit range from meteorites to fossil fuels to skeletons of Pre-Historic Animals. The Ash remains of Lord Buddha is one of the prized possession of the Museum.
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| Address: 27 Jawaharlal Nehru Road - 700016 |
| Email: imbot@cal2.vsnl.net.in |
| Telephone: 91.33.2249.990 |
| Fax: 91.33.2249.5699 |
| Opening Hours: Open : March to November (1000 hrs. to 1700 hrs)
December to February (1000 hrs to 1630 hrs)
The Museum remains closed on Every Monday, Republic Day (26th January), Holi Festival, Independence Day (15th August), Mahatma Gandhiji's Birth day (2nd October), Dusshera or Vijaya Dashami, Diwali, Id-ul-fitr. |
| Type of Attraction: History Museum, Point of interest |
| Type of Activity: Accessible, Cultural, Educational, Family |
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