Mathura Government Museum is an archaeological museum in Dampier Nagar, Mathura, with a collection spanning sculptures, coins, pottery, paintings and other objects. It is open from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with Monday as its weekly closing day.
- Location: Museum Road, Dampier Nagar, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh 281001
- Hours: Open Tuesday to Sunday; closed Monday
- Admission: ₹5 for adults, ₹2 for children and ₹25 for foreign visitors
- Photography: ₹20 per camera
What does Mathura Government Museum offer?
Mathura Government Museum presents archaeological collections that connect the city with centuries of artistic production. Established in 1874, it is owned by the Uttar Pradesh state government.
The collection includes sculptures, terracotta and bronze objects, cloth and miniature paintings, coins, and pottery. Incredible India describes relics from the 1st to 6th centuries CE and sculptures associated with the Kushan and Gupta dynasties. Plan your visit around the museum’s collection, then leave time for other city sights if they fit your day.
When is the museum open?
Check the official site before you go.
Opening hours
- Tuesday to Sunday: 10:30–16:30
- Monday: closed
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
The museum is at Museum Road in Dampier Nagar. Its hours can help you sketch out a Mathura one-day itinerary, but keep the Monday closure in mind when choosing your visit day.
What are the admission and photography rules?
Admission is ₹5 for adults, ₹2 for children and ₹25 for foreign visitors. The Government of Uttar Pradesh’s museum directory gives these rates, but they may not be current, so confirm them with the museum before your visit.
Photography costs ₹20 per camera. The Government of India’s museum directory also names a library, guided tours, film shows and lectures among the museum’s facilities. Check which facilities are available when you plan your visit.
How do you get to Mathura Government Museum?
Mathura Government Museum is on Museum Road in Dampier Nagar, Mathura. Incredible India identifies Mathura Junction Railway Station (MTJ) as the nearest railway station to the museum.
The museum is about 2.4 km from a four-star hotel in Mathura.
If you are arriving by train, Mathura Junction Railway Station (MTJ) is the nearest station to the museum.
If you are arriving by train, a guide to getting from Mathura Junction to city sights can help you plan that part of your journey.
What Mathura sights can you pair with the museum?
Mathura’s official district tourism information groups the Government Museum with Shri Krishna Janma Bhoomi, Vishram Ghat and Dwarkadeesh Temple among the city’s attractions. You can use that list to shape a day around the museum and other city stops, allowing for the museum’s closing time.
For a fuller sequence of temples, the ghat and the museum, a one-day Mathura itinerary brings those sights together.
FAQs
Where is Mathura Government Museum?
It is at Museum Road, Dampier Nagar, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh 281001.
What kind of collection does the museum have?
The archaeological collection includes sculptures, terracotta and bronze objects, cloth and miniature paintings, coins, and pottery.
Is photography allowed?
Photography costs ₹20 per camera according to the Uttar Pradesh museum directory. Confirm the rule with the museum before your visit.
Which railway station is nearest?
Incredible India identifies Mathura Junction Railway Station (MTJ) as the nearest railway station to the museum.