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Best Museums and Galleries to Visit in Kolkata
Exploring the best museums and galleries offers a deep dive into art, culture, and history in India. These are curated spaces displaying valuable artworks, artifacts, and historical exhibitions. They provide unique insight into different cultures, artistic movements, and important historical events. Plan your visit during quieter hours for a more relaxing experience, and consider guided tours to gain in-depth knowledge. These museums are a must-see for any curious traveler.
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Birla Industrial & Technological Museum – Kolkata
The museum was established in 1956 by the Birla Education Trust and was inaugurated by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India. It …
| Entry Fee | Timings:- This is Open from 09:30 AM to 06:00 PM in Weekdays. Entry Fee:- ₹60 General Visitor, ₹45 age 25 or more in a group, ₹50 for Organized School Group, ₹10 Govt./Municipal School. | The entrance fee for general visitors is approximately ₹40-₹50, wit |
| Timings | Birla Industrial & Technological Museum opening and closing timing is about 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Best For | Family, Kids, Parents |
Birla Planetarium – Kolkata
Birla Planetarium is one of the famous places in Kolkata, this planetarium is counted as the second largest planetarium in the world and the largest i…
| Entry Fee | Birla Planetarium is open from 12:00 pm to 06:30 pm all days in week. Entry fee general Rs 100 and students Rs 40. | Adults ₹140/-, Students ₹70/-, Free for those below 3 years old. |
| Timings | Birla Planetarium show timings are around 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 6:00 PM (multiple shows) |
| Best For | Family, Kids, Parents |
Chitrakoot Art Gallery – Kolkata
Chitrakoot Art Gallery was established in 1984 by a group of art enthusiasts and patrons. Its inception was driven by the vision of creating a space w…
| Entry Fee | Timings:- This is Open from 12:00 AM to 08:00 PM. Entry Fee:- This is set as per daily Exhibitions so please check on the official website | No Entry Fee |
| Timings | Chitrakoot Art Gallery opening and closing timing is 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM. |
| Best For | Friends, Solo, Siblings, Youngsters |
Experimenter Art Gallery – Kolkata
The Experimenter Art Gallery was founded in 2009 by Prateek Raja and Priyanka Raja. Since its inception, the gallery has played a pivotal role in prom…
| Entry Fee | Timings:- This is Open from 11:00 AM to 06:00 PM. Entry Fee:- This is set as per daily Exhibitions so please check on the official website | No Entry Fee |
| Timings | Experimenter Art Gallery opening and closing timing is about 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Best For | Friends, Solo, Siblings, Youngsters |
Harrington Street Arts Centre – Kolkata
The Harrington Street Arts Centre has a rich history that dates back to the colonial era. It was established during the British Raj and has since play…
| Entry Fee | Timings:- This is Open from 12:00 AM to 09:00 PM. Entry Fee:- This is set as per daily Exhibitions so please check on the official website | No Entry Fee |
| Timings | Harrington Street Arts Centre opening and closing timing is 2 PM to 8 PM. |
| Best For | Friends, Solo, Siblings, Youngsters |
Indian Museum – Kolkata
The Indian Museum was established by the Asiatic Society of Bengal in 1814, making it one of the oldest museums in Asia. It was inaugurated in 1817. O…
| Entry Fee | Timings:- Fort William is open from 10 am to 6:00 pm. and closed on all Mondays and Public Holidays Entry Fee: For Adults – INR 75/- , For Visitors Below 18 Years – INR 20/- ,For Foreign Nationals – INR 500/-. | Indian ₹75/-, Foreigners ₹500/-, Children B |
| Timings | Indian Museum opening and closing timing is 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Best For | Family, Kids, Parents |
Janus Art Gallery – Kolkata
Janus Art Gallery was established in 1995 by a group of art enthusiasts and patrons. Since its inception, the gallery has played a pivotal role in nur…
| Entry Fee | Timings:- This is Open from 10:00 AM to 08:00 PM. Entry Fee:- This is set as per daily Exhibitions so please check on the official website | No Entry Fee |
| Timings | Janus Art Gallery opening and closing timing is 10 AM to 7 PM. |
| Best For | Friends, Solo, Siblings, Youngsters |
Jorasanko Thakur Bari – Kolkata
Jorasanko Thakur Bari was built in the 18th century by Rabindranath Tagore's grandfather, Dwarkanath Tagore. It was in this very house that the poet w…
| Entry Fee | Timings:- This is Open from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM in Weekdays. Entry Fee:- Rs. 50 but photography inside the Rabindra Bharati Museum is prohibited. | Indians – ₹20/-, Students - ₹10/-, Foreigners- Adults ₹150/-, Students ₹100/-, SAARC- ₹30/-, Students ₹20/ |
| Timings | Jorasanko Thakur Bari opening and closing timing is about 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Best For | Family, Kids, Parents, Friends, Solo, Siblings, Youngsters |
Kumortuli – Kolkata
Kumortuli is a traditional potter's quarter in North Kolkata, West Bengal India. The city is famous for its sculptural skills. It not only manufacture…
| Entry Fee | Kumartuli is open from 24 hours all days in week. No entry fee. | No Entry Fee |
| Timings | There are no Kumortuli timings, this place is open all around in year. |
| Best For | Friends, Solo |
Masters Collection Art Gallery – Kolkata
Established in the early 2000s, the Masters Collection Art Gallery has been at the forefront of promoting art in Kolkata. It has played an instrumenta…
| Entry Fee | Timings:- This is Open from 11:00 AM to 06:30 PM and Sunday Closed. Entry Fee:- This is set as per daily Exhibitions so please check on the official website | No Entry Fee |
| Timings | The opening and closing hours of the Masters Collection Art Gallery are from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM. |
| Best For | Friends, Solo, Siblings, Youngsters |
Mother House – Kolkata
The Mother House was established in 1953 by Mother Teresa and has been the epicenter of her charitable activities. It is where she lived, prayed, and …
| Entry Fee | Timings:- This is open from 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the morning and then from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM in the evening. Entry Fee:- No entry fee. | No Entry Fee |
| Timings | Mother House opening and closing timing is about 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
| Best For | Family, Kids, Parents, Siblings |
Nehru's Children Museum – Kolkata
The Nehru's Children Museum was established in 1972. It is managed by the National Cultural Association. The museum was created to offer a place where…
| Entry Fee | Timings:- Fort William is open from 11 am to 7:00 pm. and closed on all Mondays and Tuesday. Entry Fee: INR 10 for children under 16 years of age and INR 20 for people above 16 years of age. | Adults ₹20/-, Children ₹10/- |
| Timings | Nehru’s Children Museum opening and closing timing is Wednesday - Friday: 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Saturday - Sunday: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Best For | Family, Kids, Parents, Siblings |
Netaji Bhavan – Kolkata
Netaji Bhawan was the ancestral home of Subhas Chandra Bose and is where he lived during his time in Kolkata. After his disappearance, it was converte…
| Entry Fee | Timings:- It is open from 11 am to 05 pm. Entry fee The ticket price to visit Netaji Bhawan is Rs. 5 for adults and Rs. 2 for Children. | Adults - ₹10/-, Children - ₹5/- |
| Timings | Netaji Bhawan opening and closing timing is 11:00 AM – 04:30 PM |
| Best For | Family, Kids, Parents, Siblings |
Sabarna Sangrahashala – Kolkata
The Sabarna Roy Choudhury family is one of the oldest and most influential families in the Kolkata region, with a history dating back several centurie…
| Entry Fee | Timings:- This is Open from 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM,Thursday Closed. Entry Fee:- Entry is free. | No Entry Fee |
| Timings | Sabarna Sangrahashala opening and closing timing is about 10 AM to 7 PM |
| Best For | Family, Kids, Parents, Friends, Solo, Siblings, Youngsters |
Science City – Kolkata
Science City is a one of its kind science museum in the world where learning comes through entertainment. Science City was inaugurated on 1 July 1997.…
| Entry Fee | Science City Town Cemetry is open from 09:00 am to 08:00 pm all days in week. Entry fee Rs 50 per person. | ₹30/- Per person , Free for under 3 years old. |
| Timings | Science Centre opening and closing timing is 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Best For | Family, Kids, Parents |
Verandah Art Gallery – Kolkata
The Verandah Art Gallery was founded in 2002 by art enthusiast Pranab Ranjan Roy. Over the years, it has played a significant role in promoting the lo…
| Entry Fee | Timings:- This is Open from 10:30 AM to 06:00 PM. Entry Fee:- This is set as per daily Exhibitions so please check on the official website | No Entry Fee |
| Timings | The opening and closing hours of Veranda Art Gallery are approximately 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM |
| Best For | Friends, Solo, Siblings, Youngsters |
Victoria Memorial – Kolkata
Victoria Memorial is one of the most magnificent monuments not only in the city of Calcutta but in our entire country. Dedicated to the memory of Quee…
| Entry Fee | Victoria Memorial is open from 10:00 am to 05:00 pm all days in week. Entry fee for Indian Rs 20, for foreigner Rs 200. | Indians – ₹50/-, SAARC Countries – ₹100/-, Foreigners – ₹500/-, School students up to Class XII in uniform – Free |
| Timings | Opening Hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PMThe galleries remain closed on Mondays and designated National Holidays: Republic Day, Holi (Dol Yatra), ldu’l Fitr, Independence Day, Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday, Dussehra (Vijay Dashami), Christmas Day. |
| Best For | Family, Kids, Parents, Friends, Solo, Siblings, Youngsters |
