Kolkata: Museum
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Victoria Memorial
The Victoria Memorial stands as an iconic structure in the heart of Kolkata, India, embodying the grandeur of the British Raj era. This majestic white marble building, completed in 1921, serves as a museum and a tribute to Queen Victoria's memory.
Indian Museum
Cultural museum established in 1814 The Indian Museum in Kolkata stands as a beacon of history and culture, not just for the city but for the entire subcontinent. Founded in 1814, this prestigious institution is the oldest and largest museum in India and has been a cornerstone for scholars, historians...
Science City
Nestled in the bustling metropolis of Kolkata, India, Science City stands as a testament to the wonders of scientific and technological advancements. This sprawling complex, inaugurated on July 1, 1997, is the largest science center in the Indian subcontinent, offering...
Town Hall
The Town Hall of Kolkata stands as an emblem of the cultural and historical heritage of the city, nestled in the bustling capital of West Bengal. Constructed in 1813 under the aegis of Colonel John Garstin, this majestic edifice is a testament to the architectural...
Birla Planetarium
Nestled in the heart of Kolkata, the Birla Planetarium stands as a gateway to the cosmos for curious minds and astronomy enthusiasts. Officially known as the M. P. Birla Planetarium, this museum is a revered educational and cultural landmark in the bustling Indian...
Experimenter Gallery
Experimenter Gallery is a beacon of contemporary art in Kolkata, India, known for its commitment to challenging and experimental work. Located in the heart of the city's vibrant Ballygunge area, this gallery has become a pivotal platform for new and established artists...
The Asiatic Society
Nestled in the bustling city of Kolkata, The Asiatic Society stands as a testament to India's rich cultural and intellectual heritage. Founded in 1784 by Sir William Jones, a British jurist and scholar, this prestigious institution has been a cornerstone in the study...
Armenian College
Nestled in the heart of Kolkata, the Armenian College is a beacon of educational heritage and cultural preservation. Established in 1821, this historic institution was founded to serve the Armenian community in India, providing a nurturing environment for the education...
Ramakrishna Mission Swami Vivekananda's Ancestral House and Cultural Centre
Nestled in the heart of Kolkata, India, the Ramakrishna Mission Swami Vivekananda's Ancestral House and Cultural Centre stands as a beacon of heritage and spirituality. This museum is dedicated to the life and teachings of one of India's most revered spiritual leaders...
Netaji Bhawan
Netaji Bhawan or Netaji Bhavan is a building maintained as a memorial and research center to the life of the Indian nationalist "Netaji" Subhas Chandra Bose in Kolkata.
Birla Industrial & Technological Museum
Birla Industrial & Technological Museum, a unit under National Council of Science Museums, Ministry of Culture, Government of India, is at Gurusaday Road, Kolkata.
Currency Building
The Currency Building is an early 19th-century building in the B. B. D. Bagh central business district of Kolkata in West Bengal, India. The building was originally built in 1833 to house the Calcutta branch of the Agra Bank.
Academy of Fine Arts
The Academy of Fine Arts, in Kolkata is one of the oldest fine arts societies in India.
Marble Palace
Marble Palace is a palatial nineteenth-century mansion in North Kolkata. It is located at 46, Muktaram Babu Street, Kolkata 700007. It is one of the best-preserved and most elegant houses of nineteenth-century Calcutta. The mansion is famous for its marble walls, floors, and sculptures, from which it derives its name.
Jorasanko Thakur Bari
Jorasanko Thakur Bari in Jorasanko, North Kolkata, West Bengal, India, is the ancestral home of the Tagore family. It is currently located on the Rabindra Bharati University campus at 6/4 Dwarakanath Tagore Lane, Jorasanko, Kolkata 700007.
Gurusaday Museum
The Gurusaday Museum is a folk arts and crafts museum located in Kolkata, India.
Rammohan College
Rammohan College is an undergraduate and postgraduate college for women in Kolkata, India. It is affiliated with the University of Calcutta. It shares premises with City College, Kolkata and Anandamohan College.
State Archaeological Museum
State Archaeological Museum in Kolkata, West Bengal, is an archeological meusium founded in 1962 and has collections including rare tools of the Early, Middle and the Late Stone Ages from Susunia and other sites, proto-historic antiquities from Pandu Rajar Dhibi, terracottas...
National Council of Science Museums-NCSM
National Council of Science Museums is an autonomous organisation under Indian Ministry of Culture. It is the largest chain of science centers or museums under a single administrative umbrella in the world.
Birla Academy of Art & Culture
J.D Birla Institute Kolkata is a private unaided college affiliated to Jadavpur University, Kolkata. The late Sushila Devi Birla, wife of industrialist late L. N. Birla established a college for girls in her mother-in-law's name in June 1962. The college was named Smt.
Sabarna Roy Choudhury
Sabarna Roy Choudhury was a Zamindar family of Mughal Bengal. They controlled vast swathes of territory, including what would later become Kolkata, prior to the sale of zamindari rights in 1698 to the East India Company.
Kolkata Museum of Modern Art
Kolkata Museum of Modern Art is a proposed art museum to be built in New Town, Kolkata. The KMOMA had been estimated to cost about Rs 500 crore and is set to be built on a 10-acre plot in the nearby township of New Town by the state government, is designed by acclaimed Swiss...