8 Art Museums in Kolkata (Calcutta) That You Shouldn't Miss

July 25, 2021 Emerita Lamoureux

This former British colonial stronghold boasts evidence of over two millennia of habitation, with ornate, architecturally diverse buildings, ranging from crumbing ruins to Victorian treasures. Home to lively festivals and a vibrant artistic community, clamorous markets and packed temples, this city is crowded and polluted, but ultimately invigorating.
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1. Currency Building - Ghare Baire

11B, Dalhousie, Lal Dighi, B.B.D. Bagh, Kolkata (Calcutta) 700001 India [email protected] http://dagworld.com/exhibitions/ghare-bhare/
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Currency Building - Ghare Baire

Ghare Baire, at the Currency Building, is a museum exhibition featuring three centuries of art from Bengal. Housed in a beautifully restored heritage building, this is the first comprehensive exhibition of art from a region that has been an important part of the history of South Asia. Drop by to travel through time from the arrival of the British to the years after independence, and to see first-hand art works by Rabindranath Tagore, Abanindranath Tagore, Nandalal Bose, Jamini Roy and many others. The exhibition is free and open to all, and the museum is also host to a range of programs for children, artists and art lovers alike.

Reviewed By EJR19 - Buonconvento, Italy

This is a must see if you are in central Kolkata. Right by BBD Bagh is this newly and outstandingly restored old building where currency was kept (you can still see strong room) and which now houses a brilliant art collection giving the history of the school of Bengal art from its origins in traditional Indian paintings and British landscapes (a superb collection of old British pictures of Calcutta) to the post colonial modernists. There is an excellent commentary on the art which is intelligent and helpful. The staff are charming and it’s free!

2. Kolkata

Dr. Meghnad Saha Sarani Gol Park, Kolkata (Calcutta) 700029 India 40201200 http://www.sriramakrishna.org/institute
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3. Konark Collectables

20 Lindsay Street Behind City mart, Kolkata (Calcutta) 700016 India +91 98304 11116 [email protected] http://www.konarkcollectibles.com
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Konark Collectables

Turn Back the clock to the best of times ! Those were the best of times. When life cruised leisurely by on phaetons, and men and women graced ballroom floors with minuets and waltzes. When money never screamed or shouted, but spoke in hushed muted tones. Those were days of elegance and gracefulness. Now, you can relive the splendour of it all. With the most gorgeous period furniture ever-exquisite handcrafted Chairs, Sofa Sets, Console Tables, Curio Cabinets, Writing Desks, etc., in solid, sturdy mahogany. Complemented by an equally unique range of Vases, Paintings, Curios and other Collectibles that sing the glory of elegance in the highest. What's more, you can do it all under one roof-at KONARK's exclusive showroom. Come, look, browse, buy and expand the frontiers of your good taste.

Reviewed By SatataM - Kolkata (Calcutta), India

One of the best antique shop in kolkata.They sell huge range of vases , paintings, old photographs, sign board and other collectables to add to your decor by making it much more spectacular.

4. Artsacre Museum of Bengal Modern Art

Action Area III F30 Rajarhat, Kolkata (Calcutta) 700135 India +91 33 6560 0207 [email protected] http://artsacre.org/bengal-modern-art/
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Artsacre Museum of Bengal Modern Art

Reviewed By Amitra78 - Kolkata (Calcutta), India

I often visit this place. This place is very touching to me outside daily scheduled work. Feel impressed on the atrs and architecture effort by studebts here. Well maintained place. Even we had conducted one get together (Bijoya Sommeloni) here along with our all official staff. Spent nice evening with all musical arrangements arranged by the authority. Nice scacks were arranged, Felt nostalgic after a long time.... Even there was a very good cultural program during first week of Dec'18 which was really awesome and i enjoyed a lot.

41 Duckback House 2nd Fl Shakespeare Sarani, Kolkata (Calcutta) 700017 India +91 93398 39386 [email protected] http://www.gallerykolkata.com
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Gallery Kolkata

Gallery Kolkata has been created space since 2004 working with luminaries, mid career and a imaging artist. With the support, co-operation and blessings of many of the artists we worked with, we stand tall and steady in 2018. Keeping this in mind Gallery Kolkata has built a world class website, which is now near ready. We have a large stock of painting, sculpture and other art works.

6. Ashutosh Museum of Indian Art

Centenary Building, Kolkata University, College Street, Kolkata (Calcutta) India
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Reviewed By sueeasterbrook - Bradford, United Kingdom

A fantastic collection of stone sculptures dating back to the first century AD, terracotta reliefs, handicrafts, antique saris and kanthas, as well as a good display about Ashutosh himself in English. It's relatively easy to find, it's in the Ashutosh building at 53 College Street, part of Calcutta University. But you need to book online to visit, which is not possible without an Indian bank card. However they took pity on me when I arrived with no booking, and asked me to write a letter to the curator! I was then allowed to visit as a guest. No photos, and you can only buy things in the shop if you can pay online.

7. Ahuja Art Museum

Elgin Road-Lee Road, Kolkata (Calcutta) India http://www.ahujaptm.com
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8. The Harrington Street Arts Centre

8 Hochi Main Sarani Suite No. 5 & 25B, 2nd Floor, Kolkata (Calcutta) 700071 India +91 33 2282 9220 [email protected] http://www.hstreetartscentre.com/
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