ODISHA STATE MARITIME MUSEUM
Cuttack, Odisha, India
The Odisha State Maritime Museum, which has been set up at this Jobra Workshop, has 10 numbers of exhibitions alongside its auxiliary segments, as required in a cutting edge historical center. This area, which has a start around 1869 has the exceptional qualification of being the main workshop, which took into account the prerequisite of three areas of Bihar, Bengal and Odisha under the Bengal Presidency of British India.
It was set up by the then PWD branch of British organization through the endeavors of one Scottish Engineer Mr.G.H.Faulkner quickly after the immense starvation of 1866 in Odisha, known as "Naa Anka Durviksha". The British organization took up crafted by uncovering the Coast Canal, Taladanda Canal and other water system tasks to counter the impacts of dry season. This workshop was for the most part taking into account the need of anicuts, dams, trenches and most vital inland water transport framework. Around then the entrance to Calcutta from Cuttack was just through an adventure on stream Mahanadi to the False Point close Paradeep and on ocean up to Calcutta or from Chandabali to Calcutta.
Suggested time duration
4 Hours
Crowded Period
Weekend
Best Season To Visit
March to July
Do's & Dont's
- Do not enter restricted zone, which is meant for your safety.
- Don't touch the Artifacts.
Architecture
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Timings
| Day | Start Time | End Time | Adult Entry Fee | Child Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SundayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday | 10:00 AM | 05:00 PM | 30 | 20 |
Transport Connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Badambadi Bus Stand |
8 KM | 18004194287 |
 Cuttack Junction |
3 KM | 139 |
 Biju Patnaik International Airport |
32 KM | 916742596322 |
What to Carry
- Carry Water Bottle
Suitable For
Adults
Elderly
Children
Infants
Facilities
Toilets
Restaurants
Parking
Parking is Available for 10 Cars
Nearest Town
| Town Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Jagatpur | 7 KM |
Nearest Temples
CUTTACK CHANDI TEMPLE
Cuttack Chandi was the family deity of Gajapati Kingdom in the medieval age
DHABALESWARA TEMPLE
Present day temple was constructed by King Bir Kishore of Khurda around 1232 A.D.
UTTARESWAR TEMPLE
Uttareswar Temple is an 11th century east-facing temple dedicated to Shiva
CHARCHIKA TEMPLE
It is oldest temple and was built in 9th century A.D
Nearest Attractions
FortCHUDANGA GADA FORT
At an elevation of 100 feet above sea level
OutdoorSS SELFIE STATION
This place is especially for children to hangout
Heritage MonumentsLALITGIRI BUDDHIST SITE
Lalitagiri is part of the "Diamond Triangle"
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