Birla Industrial & Technological Museum, Kolkata

Name: Birla Industrial & Technological Museum
Address: 19A, Gurusaday Dutta Rd, Kolkata, 700019, India
Telephone: +91 94773 45290

#49 among attractions in Kolkata

Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum

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Birla Industrial & Technological Museum, Kolkata

Facts and practical information

Birla Industrial & Technological Museum, a unit under National Council of Science Museums, Ministry of Culture, Government of India, is at Gurusaday Road, Kolkata. ()

Local name: बिड़ला औद्योगिक एवं प्रौद्योगिकीय संग्रहालय Coordinates: 22°32'5"N, 88°21'50"E

Address

19A, Gurusaday Dutta RdBallygungeKolkata 700019 India

Contact

+91 94773 45290

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Kolkata

Day trips

Birla Industrial & Technological Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Quest Mall, St. Paul's Cathedral, Priya Cinema, Birla Planetarium.

~1690 ftN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Quest Mall, Kolkata
9 min walk • Quest Mall, situated in the heart of Kolkata, India, is a beacon of modern retail and entertainment in the city. This sprawling shopping centre, inaugurated in 2013, has quickly become a favoured destination for both locals and tourists.
1.3 miNW
Eminent church dating from 1847
St. Paul's Cathedral, Kolkata
34 min walk • St. Paul's Cathedral stands as an architectural marvel and a beacon of spirituality in the bustling city of Kolkata, India. This Anglican cathedral, an emblem of the British Raj's ecclesiastical legacy, was consecrated in 1847 and has since been a significant landmark...
1.3 miSW
Cinema, Nightlife
Priya Cinema, Kolkata
34 min walk • Priya Cinema is a cultural landmark nestled in the bustling city of Kolkata, India. Known for its rich history and contribution to the cinematic experience, this cinema has been a cherished destination for movie enthusiasts for decades.
1.3 miNW
Museum, Observatories and planetariums
Birla Planetarium, Kolkata
33 min walk • 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...
1 miS
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Experimenter Gallery, Kolkata
25 min walk • 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...
1.4 miNW
Park
Maidan, Kolkata
36 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kolkata, the sprawling expanse of Maidan serves as the city's green lung and a much-revered urban park. Spanning around 3 square kilometers, this vast stretch of open field is not only the largest park in the metropolis but also one of the most...
0.8 miN
Cemetery
South Park Street Cemetery, Kolkata
22 min walk • South Park Street Cemetery is located on Mother Teresa Sarani, Kolkata, India. The road used to be called Park Street, and prior to that Burial Ground Road.
0.8 miW
Museum
Netaji Bhawan, Kolkata
22 min walk • 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.
1.3 miW
Concerts and shows, Performing arts, Theater
Rabindra Sadan, Kolkata
34 min walk • Rabindra Sadan is a cultural centre and theatre in Kolkata, located close to the St. Paul's Cathedral on Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Road in South Kolkata.
1.3 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata
34 min walk • The Academy of Fine Arts, in Kolkata is one of the oldest fine arts societies in India.
~1570 ftS
Temple, Hindu temple
Birla Mandir, Kolkata
8 min walk • Birla Mandir in Kolkata, India, is a Hindu temple on Asutosh Chowdhury Avenue, Ballygunge, built by the industrialist Birla family. This temple is open in the morning from 5.30 A.M. to 11 A.M. and in the evening from 4.30 P.M. to 9 P.M.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Birla Industrial & Technological Museum open?

Birla Industrial & Technological Museum is open:

Monday 9:30 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am - 6 pm
Thursday 9:30 am - 6 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 6 pm
Saturday 9:30 am - 6 pm
Sunday 9:30 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Birla Industrial & Technological Museum?

Nearby attractions include Ballygunge, Kolkata (6 min walk), Birla Mandir, Kolkata (8 min walk), Park circus, Kolkata (14 min walk), Scottish Cemetery at Calcutta, Kolkata (19 min walk).

How to get to Birla Industrial & Technological Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Birla Industrial & Technological Museum:

Tram

Park Circus (15 min walk)

Train

Park Circus (20 min walk)
Ballygunge (29 min walk)

Metro

Netaji Bhavan • Lines: 1 (30 min walk)
Rabindra Sadan • Lines: 1 (30 min walk)