5 Best Museums in Kolkata , West Bengal
VICTORIA MEMORIAL HALL
Victoria Memorial Hall, 1, Queens Way, Maidan
, Kolkata,
West Bengal -
700071,
IN
SINCE: 1921
DESCRIPTION:
Elegant, domed, white marble museum, opened in 1921, housing displays on the history of Kolkata.
TIMING:
Museum : 11am - 6pm (except Monday) The Gardens : 5am - 6.15pm (All Days)
THE INDIAN MUSEUM
27, Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Park Street
, Kolkata,
West Bengal -
700016,
IN
SINCE: 1814
DESCRIPTION:
Indian heritage museum with sections on archaeology, art, anthropology and geology, founded in 1814.
TIMING:
10am - 5pm (except Monday)
SCIENCE CITY
JBS Haldane Ave, Mirania Gardens, East Topsia, Topsia
, Kolkata,
West Bengal -
700046,
IN
SINCE: 1997
DESCRIPTION:
Large, modern science museum featuring hands-on exhibits, theaters, a butterfly garden & more.
SPECIALITY:
Attraction : Earth Exploration Hall, Maritime Centre, Musical Fountain, Butterfly Nursery, Cable Cars, Outdoor Science Park, Picnic Spot, Auditorium, Seminar Halls, Exhibition Ground, Live performances, Science on a Sphere, Aquarium, Butterfly Enclave, Nano Lab, Illusion, Science Show, 3D Theatre, 3D Digital Theatre, Time Machine, Reflections. Science Exploration Hall - Evolution of Life, Digital Panorama on Human Evolution, Science & Technology Heritage of India, Emerging Technologies & more.
TIMING:
All Days : 10am - 6pm
RAMAKRISHNA MISSION SWAMI VIVEKANANDA'S ANCESTRAL HOUSE AND CULTURAL CENTRE
105, Vivekananda Rd, Manicktala, Azad Hind Bag
, Kolkata,
West Bengal -
700006,
IN