Government Museum

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Government Museum, near. Dampier Park, Mathura, India.Edit

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Government museum exposes some of the unique artefacts of Mathura school and it turns to be the most popular tourist destinations in the city. Established in the year 1874, this museum is a best podium for those who love to do research works in the field of art. Formerly called as the Curzon Museum, this Museum reflects the rich cultural heritage of the city at its true colour. This octagonal shaped building with red sand stone looks fabulously amazing. Among the various artefacts fine sculpture of Kushanas, gold, copper and silver coins, terracotta works, clay models, ancient pottery and paintings needs special mention. Statue of mother Goddesses, stature of King Vima Kadphises sat on a lion throne and plates of the Sunga period are the other exceptional items on display.

Government Museum, Mathura

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Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March

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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

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1 – 2 hours.

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United Samosa Point ; Museum Road, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh.; Ph/M – N.A. ; Food Serve – N.A.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxis and Auto rickshaws are easily available for moving about in the city.

Bus : Mathura is well connected with nearby cities like Agra, Faizabad and Allahabad by state owned road transport corporation buses. Tourist Deluxe bus services are available from Delhi to Mathura, costing about Rs 500 per head.

Train : Mathura Railway junction is an important rail head in the Mumbai – Delhi, Chennai – Delhi rail route. Regular train services are available from Mathura to Delhi (Shatabdi Exp), Mumbai (Bdts Garib Rath), Kolkata ((Toofan Exp) and Chennai (G T Exp) along with many other cities in India.

Air : Delhi International airport is the nearest one, which is 147 km away from Mathura. Delhi airport is well connected with major cities within the country and abroad. Taxis are available from Delhi and it takes about 9 hours to reach Mathura and fare is about Rs 2500.

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