Indian Museum

Founded in 1814 at the cradle of the Asiatic Society of Bengal (at the present building of the Asiatic Society, 1 Park Street, Kolkata), 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. In 1867 the foundation of the present building of the Indian Museum was thus laid on the finest site of Chowringhee in front of small Cause Court. In 1875, the present Museum building on Chowringhee, designed by W. L. Grandville was completed. From 1814 to 1878 the museum was at the Asiatic Society of Park Street, Kolkata. After the completion of the construction of the new building at Chowringhee Road, the Society Museum was shifted from the Asiatic Society to the present building and it was thrown open to the public with two galleries on 1 April 1878. The Archaeology gallery and bird gallery of the Zoological Section had been declared open to public in the present building. #heritagebuildings #kolkata #Hometown
Founded in 1814 at the cradle of the Asiatic Society of Bengal (at the present building of the Asiatic Society, 1 Park Street, Kolkata), 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. In 1867 the foundation of the present building of the Indian Museum was thus laid on the finest site of Chowringhee in front of small Cause Court. In 1875, the present Museum building on Chowringhee, designed by W. L. Grandville was completed. From 1814 to 1878 the museum was at the Asiatic Society of Park Street, Kolkata. After the completion of the construction of the new building at Chowringhee Road, the Society Museum was shifted from the Asiatic Society to the present building and it was thrown open to the public with two galleries on 1 April 1878. The Archaeology gallery and bird gallery of the Zoological Section had been declared open to public in the present building. #heritagebuildings #kolkata #Hometown

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New Market showing a city, heritage architecture and markets

New Market

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at New Market during your trip to Kolkata. Take some time to visit the monuments in this culturally rich area.

New Market
Maidan which includes a city, railway items and street scenes

Maidan

After visiting Maidan, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kolkata. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the monuments in this culturally rich area.

Maidan

Asiatic Society

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Asiatic Society in Kolkata. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the monuments in this culturally rich area.

Asiatic Society

Sudder Street

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Sudder Street during your visit to Kolkata. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the monuments in this culturally rich area.

Sudder Street

Shahid Minar

Learn about the local history of Kolkata with a stop at Shahid Minar. Take some time to visit the monuments in this culturally rich area.

Shahid Minar

Pat Williamson Polo Grounds

Catch an event at Pat Williamson Polo Grounds during your trip to Kolkata. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the monuments in this culturally rich area.

Pat Williamson Polo Grounds

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