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Kanpur Sangrahalaya


The Kanpur Museum or the Sangrahalaya is located in Uttar Pradesh and is the official museum of the state. The Museum is said to be built by the British King Kind Edward in the honor of the Edward VII. The Museum is the official Museum of the state with all the past signs of how the city emerged. The Museum was started in the year 1999.

Kanpur has a lot of interesting places to see and the Museum is the rarest of them. Kanpur has a lot of importance in the Indian history and the city has the historical presence. Accordingly the Museum has a lot of historical presence which cannot be missed. The articles that are kept in the Museum are amazing and can astonish you. The artifacts are designed with extreme expertise and showcase the talent of the artists of the historical era.

Collection

The Museum of Kanpur has a rare collection of ancient and historical artifacts. These artifacts are stored very carefully as they are the major source of historical information. The collection includes one of the rarest guns, which is of the colonial period. This gun is the artillery gun.  

Visitor Information

The Museum is open all days, starting from morning 7.00 am to 7.00pm. The visitors have to pay for the entry into the Museum. Pets are not allowed in the Museum premises.

How to Reach

By Road

Kanpur has the best connectivity with the other states as the state government bus services are in abundance and one can travel as per their own budget. The buses run from Delhi to Kanpur frequently.

By Train

The city is well connected to all places in India and has their own railway station named as the Kanpur Barrack Junction. Kanpur is well connected to nearby cities like Delhi, Gwalior, Jhansi and Allahabad.

By Air

Kanpur has its own airport and the flights from Delhi, Lucknow and Kolkatta are the frequently flying flights. It is well linked with other cities through air.

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