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Rich in cultural diversity and heritage, the eastern Indian state of Odisha never fails to amaze its visitors with its profound scenic splendor. In fact, people have often called it the \u201cThe Soul of India\u201d because of its timeless beauty and mysterious architecture. While this stunning Indian state may have lost some of its iconic monuments with time, it has still managed to retain its charm and preserve its magnificent heritage by brilliant means. You can head over to any of the wonderful Odisha museums<\/strong> to get an insight into its intense and intriguing history that has shaped Odisha into this marvelous piece of paradise we know today.<\/em><\/p>\n

10 Best Odisha Museums<\/h2>\n

Take a peek into the fascinating history and heritage of Odisha by paying these awesome museums in Odisha a visit. Scroll down and see which one you\u2019d like to visit first.<\/p>\n

1. Odisha State Museum<\/h3>\n
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This grand museum was started by two notable historians of the Ravenshaw College in Cuttack way back in 1932. Prof. N.C. Banerjee and Prof. Ghanshyam Dash vehemently had collected a large assortment of archaeological treasures from several places and out them up on display in a small museum which was situated in the college premises itself at that time. It was only in 1938 that the government recognized the worth of this tiny place and transformed it into the state\u2019s primary museum. Today, it\u2019s the largest museum in Odisha that boasts of an excellent collection of sculptures, bronze items, numismatics, antiquities, armory, copper artifacts, and rare specimens, all offering an insight into the history of this state as well as the country. The chief highlight of the Odisha State Museum is the stone sculptures of Gandhara Art, Odishan Art, and North Indian Art.<\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong> Near Lewis Rd, Kalpana Square, BJB Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751014
Opening hours:<\/strong> 10 AM – 4:30 PM
Entry fee:<\/strong> INR 20\/- per person<\/p>\n

Must Read:<\/strong> Top 10 Haunted Places In Odisha And Their Paranormal Activities<\/a><\/p>\n

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