ASI Museum is an intriguing tourist destination in the city of Sanchi. It is a great place that never fails to attract numerous visitors on a huge scale. It was built in the year 1919 during the British rule in India. It was located on a hilltop, the place chosen by Sir John Marshall, ASI director general of the then times. After a prolonged period of time, the museum was relocated near the renowned foothill of Sanchi Stupa in 1966. Presently, it stands a major landmark in the city.
It Is Known For:-
1) ASI Museum of Sanchi is an attraction in one of its own kinds.
2) It is a place that exhibits the earliest traces of the human inhabitance in the region. Numerous excavations were made by the British archaeologists and different items that were discovered are displayed in the galleries.
3) There are different galleries where tourists can take a look at the semi-ruined monolithic sculptures, inscriptions, weaponry, and some idols that resemble the Hindu religious figurines.
4) The other galleries exhibit the famous paintings of the renowned artists of the then times.
Best Time To Visit:-
ASI Museum in Sanchi catches the attention of the countless visitors. It is a place that can be visited throughout the year without hassle.
The entry to this museum is paid and the price depends on the nationality of the visitor. Photography is allowed in the museum premises.
Reaching There:-
ASI Museum is located in a bustling region in Sanchi. It has a wider network of the roadways that connect it with the other parts of the city. The local buses, taxis, and autos can be hired for commuting to & from the museum conveniently.
Nearest Railway Station:- Sanchi Railway Station
Nearest Airport:- Raja Bhoj Airport
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