Indian Museum

Founded in 1814, the Indian Museum is the oldest and largest multipurpose museum in the Asia-Pacific region. Located on Chowringhee Road, its majestic white building houses six sections brimming with over 100,000 artifacts. From an ancient Egyptian mummy and Buddhist stupas to rare Mughal paintings and fossil remains, the museum is a treasure trove of global history. It is a mandatory stop for anyone looking to explore the archaeological and cultural evolution of the Indian subcontinent.