Learn, Unlearn & Discover The Cultural Legacy Of Bengal By Visiting These Museums In Kolkata

Preserving some of the rarest artefacts, museums in Kolkata are truly a gem of this city. You can learn not just about the past but also about the cultural heritage of Bengal.

1. Indian Museum

indian museum

Indian Museum is the earliest and the largest multipurpose Museum not only in the Indian subcontinent but also in the Asia-Pacific region of the world. Established in the year 1814, the museum lets you dive deep into Anthropology, Archaeology, Culture, Geology, History and Art about India and Bengal.

Where: Park Street

2. Victoria Memorial

victoria memorial

This pride of Kolkata isn't a simple extravagant building that has become an icon of the city. Built in honour of the British Queen Victoria, the Hall is presently one of the largest museums in India with rare collections. The place showcases Western Paintings, rare photographs, Indian paintings and manuscripts. 

Where: Queen's Way

3. Jorasanko Thakur Bari

jorasanko thakur bari

The abode of the ancestors and Rabindranath Tagore has been transformed into Vishwa Bharati, a cultural centre that not only teaches supreme art and heritage but also preserves the ancestral history of the Tagores and Bengal. 

Where: Jorasanko

4. State Archaeological Museum

state archaeological museum

Commissioned by the government, the State Archaeological Museum is an underrated gem and happens to preserve some of the rarest displays from ancient India. Apart from the archaeological findings of Bengal over the years, you can witness coins, scrolls, and other artefacts found by the ASI.

Where: Behala

5. Ramakrishna Mission Swami Vivekananda's Ancestral Home

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The ancestral house of Swami Vivekananda has been transformed into a museum for showcasing the life of Swami Vivekananda and some rare books and manuscripts that sheds light on Bengal under British rule. 

Where: 105, Vivekananda Rd

6. Asiatic Society

the asiatic society

One of the most famous museums of Bengal, the Asiatic Society cradles the Indian Museum and showcases unknown wonders of medieval and ancient India. The library is outstanding and you can access their digital vault to read stories and conduct research. 

Where: Park Street

7. Kolkata Town Hall

calcutta town hall

If you are interested to know about the history of Kolkata, then this place is a must-visit. With rare paintings, books and artefacts, the Calcutta Town Hall, which once was a residing place for Viceroys and Governors, now lets you glimpse into the rich past of Kolkata. 

Where: Esplanade Row

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