Housed in a lavish mansion, it features a 4000-year-old Egyptian mummy among other exhibits. The mummy was gifted to the Asiatic Society in 1834.
1. Egyptian Collection
The Indian section features the railings and gateways of the Buddhist stupa from Bharhutare. The Bharhut panels are inscribed in the Brahmi script. They also display the Amaravati Stupa.
2. Indian Collection
The Indian Museum Kolkata's four natural history-focused galleries are divided into insect, bird, mammal, and botanical galleries. Additionally, you may also see the massive dinosaur skeleton.
3. Natural History Collection
The art section at the Indian Museum, Kolkata is renowned for its glass, pottery, lacquerware, textiles, and carpets. The gallery features examples of Persian and Indian paintings.
4. Art Section Collection
The coin room has the world's largest collection of Indian coins. Some of the coins are over 2400 years old. They also exhibit costumes, dioramas, and musical instruments.