State Archaeological Museum

রাজ্য প্রত্নতাত্ত্বিক সংগ্রহশালা

Also known as Behala Museum.

West Bengal’s own archaeology museum, on Diamond Harbour Road.

About State Archaeological Museum

Set up by the state in the 1960s, the museum shows what has been dug out of Bengal’s own soil: tools from prehistoric sites, terracotta from Chandraketugarh and Tamluk, finds from the Buddhist monasteries of Jagjivanpur and Mughalmari, Pala and Sena sculpture, coins and paintings. Few visitors make the trip to Behala, so the galleries are quiet.

Why visit

The best single introduction to the archaeology of Bengal.

What to see and do

Terracotta figures from Chandraketugarh
Finds from Bengal’s Buddhist monasteries
Stone sculpture of the Pala and Sena periods

Plan your visit

Area: Behala, Behala & Southwest
Nearest landmark: Diamond Harbour Road, Behala
Best time: Afternoon. October to March is the most comfortable time of year.
Time needed: About 1½ hours
Cost: Usually under ₹100 a head
Entry: Open to the public with a ticket. A state museum. Weekly closing days, hours and ticket are not currently verified.
Metro: Behala Bazar (Purple Line)
Walking: Little walking
Photography: Photography is restricted.

Nearby and related places

Sabarna Sangrahashala: The family museum of the zamindars who once held Calcutta.
Dwadash Shiva Temples, Barisha: Twelve Shiva temples in two rows beside a tank.
Barisha Aatchala: The pillared courtyard where a Durga Puja has been held since 1610.

Walks that include it

Behala Heritage Trail: Older than Calcutta

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Last checked on 2026-10-02. Each place was checked to exist and its position confirmed. Timings, closing days and ticket prices are shown only where known and can change: confirm before you travel.