The Indian Museum in Kolkata, founded in 1814, is Asia’s oldest and largest museum, housing over million artifacts including an Egyptian mummy, Bharhut stupa relics, Mughal paintings, fossils, coins, and rare ornaments. It is located at 27 Chowringhee Road (Park Street area) and remains a cornerstone of India’s cultural and scientific heritage. The Indian Museum is not just a repository of artifacts — it marks the beginning of the museum movement in India, inspiring the creation of over 400 museums nationwide. It bridges colonial scholarship, Indian heritage, and modern science, making it a must-visit for anyone exploring Kolkata’s cultural identity.
🗿STONE GALLERY
The first stone sculpture gallery of the Indian Museum in Kolkata is the Archaeology Gallery, which showcases India’s sculptural evolution from the Mauryan and Kushan periods through the Gupta era, and into medieval Bengal and South Indian schools. It is the museum’s most iconic stone collection, featuring Bharhut stupa railings, Gandhara Buddhas, Mathura yakshis, Gupta masterpieces, and medieval deities
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