Regional Museum of Natural History
Gajapati Nagar, Bhubaneswar
About this place
The Regional Museum of Natural History (RMNH) Bhubaneswar, run by the Ministry of Environment and Forests since 1986, showcases the natural heritage of eastern India. It houses galleries on geology, biodiversity, tribal ecology, medicinal plants, and live aquaria, and actively promotes environmental awareness through school programmes.
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