Things to do in West Bengal, India: The Best Specialty Museums

January 14, 2022 Moriah Teneyck

West Bengal (/wɛst bɛŋˈɡɔːl/) is an Indian state, located in Eastern India on the Bay of Bengal. With over 91 million inhabitants (as of 2011), it is India's fourth-most populous state. It has an area of 88,752 km (34,267 sq mi). A part of the ethno-linguistic Bengal region, it borders Bangladesh in the east, and Nepal and Bhutan in the north. It also borders the Indian states of Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar, Sikkim, and Assam. The state capital is Kolkata (Calcutta), the seventh-largest city in India. As for geography, West Bengal includes the Darjeeling Himalayan hill region, the Ganges delta, the Rarh region, and the coastal Sundarbans. The main ethnic group are the Bengalis, with Bengali Hindus forming the demographic majority.
Restaurants in West Bengal

1. Victoria Memorial Hall

1 Queen's Way, Kolkata (Calcutta) India +91 33 2223 1890 [email protected] http://www.victoriamemorial-cal.org/home/content/en
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4.5 based on 4,599 reviews

Victoria Memorial Hall

Reviewed By neelamlegal - Kolkata (Calcutta), India

A beautiful building built in the British era surrounded by endless green well maintained gardens interspersed with small water bodies will lift the hearts of everyone. The children can enjoy the endless gardens while the grown ups can add to the experience by visiting the museum. If u are visiting from another city make sure to keep a full day aside for a complete experience.

2. Tagore House

Kolkata (Calcutta) India
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4.5 based on 131 reviews

Tagore House

Reviewed By consumersays - Kolkata (Calcutta), India

The Tagore House is the house of the Nobel prize in Literature winner Rabindra Nath Tagore which is great to watch.

3. Himalayan Mountaineering Institute

Jawahar Parvat, Darjeeling, Darjeeling 734101 India +91 354 225 4087 http://www.hmi-darjeeling.com/
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4.5 based on 1,330 reviews

Himalayan Mountaineering Institute

Reviewed By AnshuD41

A must visit place...history unfolds the mystery on how the first expedition to Everest and other Himalayan mountains were conquered... They will also show u movie...

4. Gurusaday Museum

BratachariGram Joka, 700104 India +91 33 2453 5972 http://www.gurusadaymuseum.org/
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4.5 based on 7 reviews

Gurusaday Museum

Reviewed By enriqueofmalacca - Pune, India

Detailed quilting in a variety of Kantha styles. Kalighat paintings with clean and flowing lines speak from a century past. The museum has sketchbooks of painters from the original Kalighat school. A massive wooden carving of a woman giving birth could be a Rodin for it's poise and yet remains distinctly folk art. There are scrolls of paneled paintings used as props in retelling the legends. Don't miss the aamsat mango mat moulds upstairs! The museum is housed in an old building with it's gate on the highway. A small pond gives it great atmosphere. The director himself took us around the Kantha exhibits and highlighted the intricacies. Just 20% of the artefacts are on display due to funding issues. Tickets are Rs 10 each, and we bought a souvenir mug and a book for Rs 450. Hats off to this museum, the last bastion between exquisite Bengal art and its oblivion.

5. Lepcha Museum

Printam Road, Kalimpong India +91 99337 80295
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4.5 based on 9 reviews

Lepcha Museum

6. Birla Industrial & Technological Museum

Gurusaday Road Beside Ice Skating Rink, adjacent to Modern High School, Kolkata (Calcutta) 700019 India 2289 2815 [email protected] http://www.bitmcal.org/
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4.5 based on 203 reviews

Birla Industrial & Technological Museum

Reviewed By atulya_sinha - Kolkata (Calcutta), India

Birla Industrial and Technological Museum, established in 1959, is the oldest science and technology museum of the city. The building was originally the residence of Raja Baldeo Birla (1863-1956) and it was donated to the Government by his heirs for setting up museum. Now a new wing has been constructed perpendicular to the original three-storied building and some exhibits are displayed outdoors as well. There is a well-maintained garden, where statues of great scientists have been installed. In addition to basic physics, chemistry, mathematics, biology, astronomy, electricity, electronics etc., there are galleries devoted to technologies such as television, motive power, transport, metals, etc. A special feature is a mock-up of a coal mine. There is a dedicated gallery for children as well. There are several small auditoriums, where documentary films are regularly screened. As a mechanical engineer, I was particularly interested in the motive power and transport galleries, both of which have rich collections. The latter includes a narrow gauge steam locomotive and a vintage car which belonged to Acharya Jagdish Chandra Bose, the eminent scientist. The exhibits are generally well-maintained and efforts are made to improve them from time to time. For example, the interactive exhibits which were operated by touching a button are now modified to be activated without any physical contact. The museum is visitor-friendly and their website is quite informative. Parking facility is available inside the compound, but there is a separate charge for it. Washrooms are well-maintained

7. Hazarduari Palace Museum

Hazarduari Palace, Murshidabad 742 160 India +91 3482 270 334 http://asi.nic.in/asi_museums_murshidabad.asp
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4.5 based on 233 reviews

Hazarduari Palace Museum

Reviewed By 475vladimirm - Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Of course, compared to the palaces of Rajasthan, the palace is quite modest. However, it is in excellent condition. It is a pity that you can’t take pictures inside. The main attraction of the palace all the Durbar Hall, where a huge chandelier, presented as a gift by Queen Victoria, hanging directly over the silver throne of the Nawab.

8. Everest Museum

Lebong Cart Road Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Darjeeling India
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4.5 based on 156 reviews

Everest Museum

9. Netaji Bhawan

38/2 Lala Lajpat Rai Sarani, Kolkata (Calcutta) India +91 33 2486 8139 http://www.netaji.org/museum.php
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4.5 based on 106 reviews

Netaji Bhawan

Reviewed By abhisheksengupta2006 - Kolkata (Calcutta), India

Netaji Bhawab in the ancestral house of Netaji Subash Chandra Bose. This is a nostalgic place for all Indians. This the place from where Bose planned his "The Great Escape. This can be easily reached. Nearest metro station is Rabindra Sadan. Nearest Bus stand is Elgin Road. App cabs - Ola and Uber - is available readily. It has collection of best writings by Netaji. Good to see the siting room and bed room of Netaji. Bed room is the place from where he planned his Great Escape. Best to see is The Wanderer - BLA 7169 - The car in which Netaji Escaped from Kolkata to Gomoh as first phase of escape. One more thing worth mentioning is INA Cap of Netaji This is well maintained and must see for all.

10. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Museum

Giddhapahar 4 Km From Town, Kurseong India
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4.5 based on 22 reviews

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Museum

Reviewed By AgniAmrita - Kolkata (Calcutta), India

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Museum was the house of Sarat Chandra Bose and later Netaji stayed in this house for 7 months. Located in Giddapahar, the property is quite beautiful. Now the house has been renovated and contains many rare pictures and used items of Netaji. Pictures and documents related to great historical events like Haripura Congress Session, interaction with Rabindranath Tagore and Jawaharlal Nehru, Indian National Army, the participation of Hill people in Indian National Movement are displayed in the Museum. A good place to visit for the history buffs with the addition of a great natural beauty.

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