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5 Best Museums in Kolkata , West Bengal

Experts recommended Top 5 Museums in Kolkata, West Bengal. All Museums listed here are comparatively the Most Authentic, based on our research done by evaluating business age, trust, reputation, excellence, quality of services, customer satisfaction and their feedback, pricing and value for money. These businesses are better options as "Museums near me" in your local search. You get to see only the Best. Business verified by our team are labelled with verified badge. They are reliable & trustworthy. Their contact and business information are updated frequently.

VICTORIA MEMORIAL HALL

4.6 (54978)

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)

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THE INDIAN MUSEUM

4.5 (32567)

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)

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SCIENCE CITY

4.4 (63177)

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

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RAMAKRISHNA MISSION SWAMI VIVEKANANDA'S ANCESTRAL HOUSE AND CULTURAL CENTRE

4.6 (1840)

105, Vivekananda Rd, Manicktala, Azad Hind Bag, Kolkata, West Bengal - 700006, IN

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Frequently Asked Questions

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How are Museums relevant to Education in Kolkata?

Museums help to enrich their learning in various fields, gain experiences in a new environment, and provide a unique setting for educators to teach students a wide range of topics.

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How do Museums attract tourists?

Museums are rich in heritage and culture and display the past in an entertaining way which plays a major role in attracting tourists from different parts of the country or world.

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What can be found in the Museums of Kolkata?

Art, history, science, geography, textiles, architecture, fashion, animals, natural history, prehistoric man, and many more.

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Where do Museums get their display objects from?

The historical society buys these items for display at the museum because they represent the richness and culture of the place and attract tourists.