Odisha State Museum

People consider the Odisha State Museum or Bhubaneswar Museum the hard-earned product of two renowned historians, Prof NC Banerjee and Prof Ghanshyam Dash. These two historians from Ravenshaw College have contributed to building this historical empire of Museums in the beautiful city of Bhubaneswar. If you plan to visit, this historical masterpiece is worth exploring in Bhubaneswar. You can opt for any of the various available Bhubaneswar Tour Packages for places to visit in bhubaneshwar. 

Things To Do In Bhubaneswar Museum

It will take at least 2 hours to take a proper tour of the whole Museum and explore its surroundings. In the entire Museum, there are about 9 different sections categorized with a variety of collections among the Museum. The unique groups and types of displays make the experience out of this world.  

In the Museum, there are different kinds of displays all through the walls in such intricate ways that they catch the eyes of the tourist. There are numerous designs, sculptings, specimens, and antique items in the Museum to learn more about the history of the place. One can read about the rich culture and history of the state through the specimens and sculptures of the Museum. One can learn plenty about the beautiful city through a venture into this Museum. There are also galleries for showcasing paintings and ancient history. 
 
One of the notable highlights of the Bhubaneswar museum is its massive skeleton of the Baleen Whale. You can only find it there in the Museum, making it unique in itself. It is the biggest in the whole country. There are also skulls of a variety of other species and animals for showcasing in the Museum. Toothed Whales, Elephants, and other animals have successfully been able to catch the attention of the visitors to the Museum for ages. There is also the rare fossil of the extinct elephant bird's 'egg,' which cannot be found easily anywhere else. The learners who are interested to learn more about the fossils of the ancient can study through the presence of skeletons of reptiles and other animals. 

How To Visit Bhubaneswar Museum?

If you are visiting the Bhubaneswar Museum and planning to explore the whole Museum with time, then you must take 4-5 hours with you. It will help have a great idea of the place and to explore it well. The exhibits surrounding the place make it a worthwhile visit if you are in Bhubaneshwar to understand the richness of the history of this beautiful city.

The Museum also has a gallery for children filled with displays that are interactive for kids. It is the reason the Museum is quite popular among the kids as well. One another significant aspect is that they allow you to take still photos and videos of the Museum. There might also be a bit of difficulty in parking. One might need to walk about 100 meters of distance to reach there. But with the hassles, the trip to the Museum would still be worth the time.

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