State Archaeological Museum established in Kolkata, West Bengal in 1962 has collections including rare tools of the Early, Middle and the Late Stone Ages from Susunia (Bankura) and other sites, proto-historic antiquities from Pandu Rajar Dhibi (Burdwan), terracottas, sculptures, stone and stucco from the Gupta, Maurya, Shunga, Kushana, Pala and Mediaeval times.
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There is also a section on ‘Historical Art’ opened in 1963 which displays large number of old terracottas, bronzes, wood-carvings, textiles and manuscripts. Sells several card-sets and other publications; activities include explorations and excavations of historical sites.
Archaeological
Established :
1962
Opening Days :
Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Visiting Hours :
11:00 a.m. - 04:30 p.m.
Entry Fee :
Applicable
₹5 for all
Average Duration :
1-2 hours
Address :
1, Satyen Ray Road, Behala - 700034
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