The Museum of Fine Arts houses the early works of almost all of the major artists of modern India. The collection was created through the initiative of the art historian BN Goswamy. Originally the building was supposed to house the rich collection of archaeological artefacts that had been discovered by the department of Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology. Today, the Museum of AIHC and A (Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology) is housed in a modern annexe adjacent to the Fine Arts Museum.