Museum Address
Narhi, Hazratganj, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226001
City
State
Uttar Pradesh
Pin Code
226001
Phone Number
Museum website
http://uptourism.gov.in/post/state-museum
Are there any docents or guides who visitors can directly call to book for a guided tour?
Yes
Mobile Number
When was the museum established?
1863
Main category
Briefly describe the history of the museum, its collection and donors.
The State Museum, Lucknow, located within the premises of the Lucknow Zoo, was established in 1863. The multi-purpose museum has several galleries with artefacts on display, ranging from natural history objects to objects from the Stone Age.
The four-storey museum has numerous galleries, including a Jain art gallery, Indian sculpture gallery, archaeological gallery, Nawabs art and coin gallery, Egyptian gallery, metal art gallery, natural history gallery and Buddha gallery, among others.
The museum organises several events and screens films for school children and college students.
Photography
Yes
Videography
Yes
Cafeteria
Yes
Museum shop
Yes
Wheelchair friendly
No
Restroom
Yes
Drinking water
Yes
Locker room
Yes
Parking
Yes
Information in Braille
No
Workshops/seminars/lectures
Yes
Garden/picnic area
Yes
Audio/visual guides
Yes
Guided tours
Yes
Library and archives services
No
IT facilities ( Photocopying, printing, computer )
No
Auditorium
No
Conference/ Seminar hall
No
Museum membership
No
Conservation lab
No
Research lab
Yes
Who manages the museum?
State Government
Person-in-charge of the museum
Director
Additional information ( if any)
Camera fee: ₹ 20
Free guided museum tours are available from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm; 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm; and 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Entry for groups of school children is free.
Free guided museum tours are available from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm; 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm; and 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Entry for groups of school children is free.
What is the average duration to see the museum?
1-2 hours
Is the museum currently closed?
No
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Gallery Images
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Stone Age remains
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Natural History gallery
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Egyptian mummy
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Rishabnatha with 24 Tirthankaras
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Awadh coin gallery
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Surya carved on the Ashokan Pillar
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Gallery layout
Entry Fee
Applicable
Entry fee information
For children above 5 years: ₹2
For Indian adults: ₹5
For foreign nationals: ₹50
For Indian adults: ₹5
For foreign nationals: ₹50
Getting there
The museum is located in Narhi, in the Hazratganj area of Lucknow. The nearest bus station is Kalidas Marg Bus Stop. The museum is located at a distance of 4.2 km from Charbagh Railway Station. Local transport such as taxis and autorickshaws can be hired to reach the museum.
Opening Days
Sunday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Public holidays
Opening Time
10:30 a.m.
Closing Time
04:30 p.m.