The museum was founded in the East India House in 1861. Modelled on the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, it initially comprised natural history, art and books and covered art, science and industry.
Established in the East India House in 1861, the museum was modeled after the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. It initially featured a diverse collection encompassing natural history, art, and books, with an emphasis on both artistic and scientific subjects as well as industrial exhibits.