The Geology Museum came into existence as per the efforts of P. C. Mahalanobish and biologist Pamela Robinson, whom he met during his visit to England. The museum was first opened for public viewing in 1977 and contains several artefacts of geological as well as archaeological significance, including dinosaur fossils. The main attraction of the museum is an almost complete fossil skeleton of a 47 feet long sauropod from the early Jurassic period (about 160 million years back) and it is said to be Asia's first ever mounted dinosaur in a museum.
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Getting there
Nearest metro: Shyambazar Nearest railway: Barrackpore
Average duration of visit
Less than 1 hour
Museum administered by
Indian Statistical Institute
Person in charge
Updated
Quick Facts
Address:
Indian Statistical Institute, Platnium Jubliee Building, Barrackpore Trunk Rd, Bonhooghly Government Colony
Visiting Time:
Sunday: Closed Monday: 11 am - 6 pm Tuesday: 11 am - 6 pm Wednesday: 11 am - 6 pm Thursday: 11 am - 6 pm Friday: 11 am - 6 pm Saturday: Closed The Museum remains closed on public holidays.
Phone:
(033) 2575-3150/51Entry Fees:
Entry is free
