Indian Museum Kolkata

An imposing Italian style building in Chowringhee, Indian Museum, with the usual features, has numerous exhibits of the relics of the ancient civilization of Mohenjodaro and Harappa and also a rich collection of items of Buddhist era. It is the richest museum in Asia. The Indian Museum of Kolkata in West Bengal is considered pioneer among the museums in India. It is one of the most fascinating and magical museums of India. It is the oldest and largest multi-purpose museum in the Asian Pacific region. The contribution & success of Indian Museum led to creation of large number of museums, approximately 400 museums, in the country. The construction of Indian Museum made it a national topic of interest and people demanded more museums to protect local & regional cultural heritage. In fact, this museum is regarded as the Institution of National Importance by the Constitution of India. One can find enough credentials of Indian heritage and culture here. The museum was specifically termed magical because the things that were kept inside the museum made it look like magical. Indian Museum is depiction of socio-cultural and scientific achievements of the country. People also considered the construction of the museum as the end of medieval era and beginning of modernity. A Danish botanist, Nathaniel Wallich, was the curator or founder of the museum. The museum is run & managed under the Ministry of Culture of Government of India as an autonomous organisation.