A treasure trove of ancient rock art and dinosaur fossils, the Gondwana State Museum offers a fascinating glimpse into the geological history of India.
Currency
INR (₹)
Best time to visit
October to March
Languages
Hindi · Chhattisgarhi
Coordinates
21.254°, 81.629°
Key facts
1The museum houses over 10,000 dinosaur fossils and rock art specimens
2It is one of the largest repositories of dinosaur fossils in South Asia
3The museum's collection includes fossils from the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods
Timeline
1909: Discovery of the first dinosaur fossils in the region
1935: Establishment of the Geological Survey of India's office in Raipur