Established in 1863, the Nagpur Central Museum in Nagpur is one of the oldest museums in Maharashtra. The museum is multi-disciplinary showcasing an extensive collection of archaeological artefacts, handicrafts and articles of day-to-day use from ancient times.
The museum has an anthropological gallery with a dedicated section on birds, reptiles and mammals, which have been stuffed and preserved in their original shapes and sizes. The museum not only depicts the history of Central India but also has a wide collection of flora and fauna from Central India.
The Nagpur Central Museum also has an art gallery, which houses some unique paintings from the Bombay School of Art. You can also enjoy informational film shows and lectures, which are conducted occasionally in the museum premises. The museum also has a well-stocked library where you can apprise yourself with all the history related to the state and the country.
