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    The State Museum, Lucknow, located within the premises of the Lucknow Zoo, was established in 1863. The multi-purpose museum has several galleries with artefacts on display, ranging from natural history objects to objects from the Stone Age. The four-storey museum has numerous galleries, including a Jain art gallery, Indian sculpture gallery, archaeological gallery, Nawabs art and coin gallery, Egyptian gallery, metal art gallery, natural history gallery and Buddha gallery, among others. The museum organises several events and screens films for school children and college students.

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    Getting there

    The museum is located in Narhi, in the Hazratganj area of Lucknow. The nearest bus station is Kalidas Marg Bus Stop. The museum is located at a distance of 4.2 km from Charbagh Railway Station. Local transport such as taxis and autorickshaws can be hired to reach the museum.

    Average duration of visit

    1-2 hours

    Best time of the day to visit

    Sunday: 10.30 am - 4.30 pm
    Monday: Closed
    Tuesday: 10.30 am - 4.30 pm
    Wednesday: 10.30 am - 4.30 pm
    Thursday: 10.30 am - 4.30 pm
    Friday: 10.30 am - 4.30 pm
    Saturday:10.30 am - 4.30 pm
    The Museum is open on public holidays.

    Museum administered by

    State Government

    Website

    http://uptourism.gov.in/post/state-museum

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    Quick Facts
    Address:

    Narhi, Hazratganj

    Phone:
    09807294411 9415424645
    Entry Fees:

    For children above 5 years: ₹2
    For Indian adults: ₹5
    For foreign nationals: ₹50
    Camera fee: ₹ 20
    Entry for groups of school children is free.

    Facilities & Services:
    Established:
    1863

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