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Indian Museum, Kolkata. Established in 1814, this was the first such museum in Asia. Among its famous collection is the urn that held the ashes of the Buddha (though this is generally not on display), an Ashoka pillar (the three-lion symbol from which became the official emblem of the Republic of India) and numerous rare antiques.

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The art and history of India is spell bounding. And you can explore a lot more via museums in every state. Featured here is Albert Hall Museum, Rajathan. Credit: @abhilash__ #travel #traveltheworld #travelling #travelblogger #traveller #trip #rajasthan

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Benefits of Museums in Preserving History and Heritage include safeguarding artifacts, educating future generations, promoting cultural awareness, and inspiring historical appreciation.

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The Government Museum or Madras Museum is a museum of human history and culture located in the neighbourhood of Egmore in Chennai, India. Started in 1851, it is the second oldest museum in India after the Indian Museum in Kolkata. It is particularly rich in archaeological and numismatic collections.

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Maximize your museum visits by paying attention to exhibition design details, which often create symbolism and support the story that's being presented.

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