Founded in 1814 at the cradle of the Asiatic Society of Bengal (at the present building of the Asiatic Society, 1 Park Street, Kolkata), Indian Museum is the earliest and the largest multipurpose Museum not only in the Indian subcontinent but also in the Asia-Pacific region of the world.

In 1867 the foundation of the present building of the Indian Museum was thus laid on the finest site of Chowringhee in front of small Cause Court. In 1875, the present Museum building on Chowringhee, designed by W. L. Grandville was completed. From 1814 to 1878 the museum was at the Asiatic Society of Park Street, Kolkata. After the completion of the construction of the new building at Chowringhee Road, the Society Museum was shifted from the Asiatic Society to the present building and it was thrown open to the public with two galleries on 1 April 1878. The Archaeology gallery and bird gallery of the Zoological Section had been declared open to public in the present building.
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The Elgin Fairlawn Kolkata

Dharmatala, 0.2 km from Indian Museum

Rhonda

includes taxes & fees

7 Dec - 8 Dec

Ashreen Guest House

Dharmatala, 0.4 km from Indian Museum

Tanveer

includes taxes & fees

30 Nov - 1 Dec

Kenilworth Hotel, Kolkata

Park Street, 1.3 km from Indian Museum

Deepak

The LaLiT Great Eastern Kolkata

1.2 km from Indian Museum

Richard

includes taxes & fees

7 Dec - 8 Dec

Peerless Hotel Kolkata

Dharmatala, 0.5 km from Indian Museum

NDONGO

includes taxes & fees

13 Dec - 14 Dec

Siamton Inn - A Cygnett Collection

Park Street, 1.7 km from Indian Museum

Murtuza Zuilfekar

includes taxes & fees

28 Dec - 29 Dec

1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, desk

The Astor Kolkata

Park Street, 1.3 km from Indian Museum

Stanislaw

includes taxes & fees

2 Dec - 3 Dec

Hotel Kempton

Dharmatala, 0.4 km from Indian Museum

Maureen

includes taxes & fees

17 Dec - 18 Dec

FabHotel Quest

Ballygunge, 2.4 km from Indian Museum

kasper

includes taxes & fees

2 Dec - 3 Dec

Daily buffet breakfast (INR 300 per person)

The Samilton

South Kolkata, 2.7 km from Indian Museum

Mannsher

includes taxes & fees

6 Dec - 7 Dec

Hotel Casa Fortuna

Park Street, 1.8 km from Indian Museum

Michael

includes taxes & fees

6 Dec - 7 Dec

Red Arrow Residency

Minto Park, 1.8 km from Indian Museum

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Sunflower Guesthouse

Park Street, 0.7 km from Indian Museum

Dusan

includes taxes & fees

28 Nov - 29 Nov

Hotel Emirates

Dharmatala, 0.4 km from Indian Museum

Faizun

includes taxes & fees

6 Dec - 7 Dec

Aster Guest House

Park Street, 1.4 km from Indian Museum

Arijit

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2 Dec - 3 Dec

Park Suites

Park Street, 0.5 km from Indian Museum

"The room was lovely; large, clean, and airy. Just over the very busy Park street, it was very peaceful. The bathroom was clean and big. There was a little area to make tea/coffee, with a hot water kettle and a mini fridge. Breakfast every morning of your choice from a menu, brought to you at the time of your choosing. The only down side was that we were on the 4th floor and the elevator stopped working. It wasnt fixed by the time we left, so we had to cart our suitcases down by ourselves since...

Devika

includes taxes & fees

6 Dec - 7 Dec

HOTEL HOUSEZ43

Taltala, 0.4 km from Indian Museum

Timothy

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

Sonar Bangla Guest House

Taltala, 0.6 km from Indian Museum

Richard

SHAW GUEST HOUSE

Taltala, 1.4 km from Indian Museum

Sagnik

includes taxes & fees

28 Nov - 29 Nov

Aauris

Park Street, 1.5 km from Indian Museum

ASHOK

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Park Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel with courteous staff in the prime Park Street location. Good breakfast, spacious and clean rooms, and convenient room-service options. You can also walk to numerous dining spots, shops, bookstores, heritage sites, and even the nearby U.S. Consulate (if you have the need)"

HOTEL HOUSEZ43

10/10 Excellent

"For the price I was not expecting much. I just need aircon, and a comfy bed. I was very pleasantly surprised with this hotel. The food in the restaurant was good, the service friendly. Really good aircon, good plumbing (a rarity in India?), and the most comfortable bed I had in India. I would definitely return to this hotel. "

The Elgin Fairlawn Kolkata

10/10 Excellent

"The Elgin hotel is a beautiful old lady that needs a little bit of an up left but to compensate for that the quality of the food and the service and the interaction with the staff is five stars plus, I would definitely recommend anyone that’s looking for a wonderful place to stay to stay there we will gladly stay there again. Should the opportunity arise. "

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New Market

3.8/5 (107 reviews)

Hunt for bargains at one of Kolkata’s oldest markets, an indoor arcade with food, clothing and handicraft stalls that’s been serving the city for over 135 years.

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Asiatic Society

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Asiatic Society in Kolkata. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the monuments in this culturally rich area.

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Adjacent to Indian Museum, The Elgin Fairlawn Kolkata is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. Other good choices close by include Peerless Hotel Kolkata and Hotel Kempton.

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What can I see and do near Indian Museum?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Victoria Memorial, Science City or Kolkata Panorama. Missionaries of Charity's Mother House, Fort William and Howrah Bridge are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. You can enjoy live performances at Nandan and Aikatan.

How can I get to Indian Museum?

Head over to Esplanade Station for metro transport. If you'd like to venture around the surrounding area, consider renting a car to take in more sights.

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Peerless Hotel Kolkata

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