Mini Museum
Our Mini Museum showcases an eclectic collection that traces India’s history from prehistoric times to the British era. The display features a diverse range of artefacts, including fossils, stone tools, pottery, beads and coins, each offering a glimpse into the past.
About the Museum
Established in memory of Robert Bruce Foote, the Mini Museum reflects his pioneering contribution to Indian prehistory and archaeology. The collection includes fossils, prehistoric stone tools, pottery, beads, coins and other artefacts from different periods. Each object provides an opportunity to connect with the past.
Coins
India’s coinage reflects the evolution of its economic, political and cultural traditions across the centuries. From early punch-marked coins to later issues bearing royal portraits, inscriptions and distinctive symbols, these forms of currency offer insights into the rulers, trade networks, regional powers and changing monetary systems.
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From sacred representations to varied forms of expression, India’s tradition of making figurines reflects a rich interplay of faith, culture and artistry. Terracotta, stone and bronze figurines offer glimpses into religious practices, iconographic conventions and the evolution of Indian art.
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Stone tools provide evidence of human ingenuity in prehistoric times. Their shapes and manufacturing techniques reveal the development of early toolmaking practices and aspects of prehistoric life.
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