Mahant Ghasidas Memorial Museum is situated near the D K Hospital in
Raipur, capital city of
Chhattisgarh. It was established in 1875 by Raja Mahant Ghasidas of
Rajnandgaon.
The museum has many sections including archaeology, anthropology and natural history. In addition, it exhibits crafts, jewellery, paintings and terracotta relating to tribal culture. The museum has two floors with five galleries. The first floor houses a choice of objects related to nature and its history, which contains various mammals, snakes and birds.
The museum is open from 10:00 to 17:00 on all days except Mondays and local holidays.
