OT Staff
Founded in 1814, the Indian Museum houses rare fossils, Egyptian mummies and Mughal art, making it India’s oldest museum and a cornerstone of Kolkata’s cultural attractions.
Built in marble during British rule, Victoria Memorial blends colonial architecture with galleries on empire history, paintings and manuscripts, set within landscaped gardens in central Kolkata.
The ancestral home of Rabindranath Tagore preserves manuscripts, personal belongings and period rooms, offering insight into Bengal Renaissance thinkers and the poet’s formative years.
Often cited as India’s only dedicated boat museum, it documents Bengal’s river culture through traditional boat models, archival material and public talks highlighting livelihoods shaped by water.
Dedicated to freedom fighter Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, this museum displays rare books, letters and photographs, highlighting his intellectual legacy and role in shaping modern India.
Located in Joka, the Gurusaday Museum showcases Bengal’s folk art traditions, including patachitra, kantha embroidery and terracotta, collected by civil servant Gurusaday Dutt.
Vadya Vithika preserves traditional Indian musical instruments, tracing regional craftsmanship and performance styles, making it a quiet yet important stop for music and culture enthusiasts.
This museum documents Kolkata’s riverine trade history through maps, ship models and archival photographs, explaining the port’s role in shaping eastern India’s commercial identity.
Located in Behala, this museum displays sculptures, coins and inscriptions from Bengal’s ancient past, offering a lesser-known but informative glimpse into regional archaeology.
This specialised museum traces India’s postal evolution through stamps, mail systems and colonial artefacts, appealing to philatelists and history lovers alike.