Victoria Memorial, Kolkata
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History museum
A museum in a magnificent heritage building surrounded by a picturesque garden. Lord Curzon, the then Viceroy of British India (1899-1905) conceived the idea of establishing the Victoria Memorial Hall(VMH), Kolkata on death of Queen Victoria in 1901. It was intended to be a period museum in memory of the queen with particular emphasis on Indo-British History. Read more
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Masum A. 2015-10-30
awesome place Victoria. actually when I went to here then I think it's not more beautiful 2nd in the world. so I suggests all of you for will visit...
awesome place Victoria. actually when I went to here then I think it's not more beautiful 2nd in the world. so I suggests all of you for will visit...
Sushanta D. 2015-07-27
A nice museum located in the central part of Kolkata, holding very valuable heritage materials for our Country. It is surrounded by green and small...
A nice museum located in the central part of Kolkata, holding very valuable heritage materials for our Country. It is surrounded by green and small...
Indrajit M. 2016-12-12
Perfect place in my city for morning refreshment.....feeling good..
Perfect place in my city for morning refreshment.....feeling good..
Shivender S. 2016-12-11
Kolkata trip is incomplete without Victoria memorial
Kolkata trip is incomplete without Victoria memorial
Sunil N. 2016-12-11
No Words For Saying About This Palace. Because This Is One Of The Symbol Of India
No Words For Saying About This Palace. Because This Is One Of The Symbol Of India
Anindita B. 2016-12-10
Nice place for solo, couple or family visit. It would be more interesting for both Indian and foreigners if self describing boards were present. I did...
Nice place for solo, couple or family visit. It would be more interesting for both Indian and foreigners if self describing boards were present. I did...
Aniruddha P. 2016-12-10
Sign of Kolkata.Very peaceful spot it. Whenever I went there,always enjoyed very much.
Sign of Kolkata.Very peaceful spot it. Whenever I went there,always enjoyed very much.
Sunil Sunny C. 2016-12-06
Beautiful place .. Amazing collection in the museum though it requires a lot of patience to go through all the writtings .. But I do recommend...
Beautiful place .. Amazing collection in the museum though it requires a lot of patience to go through all the writtings .. But I do recommend...
Sudipta Ghosh P. 2016-11-19
Marvellous place at 'City of Joy'. Immensely beautiful garden along with a precious museum inside. The beauty is awesome when you are travelling the...
Marvellous place at 'City of Joy'. Immensely beautiful garden along with a precious museum inside. The beauty is awesome when you are travelling the...
Akhil S. 2016-11-16
It is always one of the best place in kolkata nd we hv do lots of fun .. i will visit again bye bye kolkata
It is always one of the best place in kolkata nd we hv do lots of fun .. i will visit again bye bye kolkata
Suvajit H. 2016-11-15
it is awsum place to visit ......for peace of mind
it is awsum place to visit ......for peace of mind
জয়ীতা �. 2016-11-15
It's Gd but okhne ank boys ra meyeder pic tulche without her permission..plse ota dkhben.
It's Gd but okhne ank boys ra meyeder pic tulche without her permission..plse ota dkhben.
Moin J. 2016-11-14
I liked the place very much. But it very poorly maintained. There should be proper lighting on the artifacts.
I liked the place very much. But it very poorly maintained. There should be proper lighting on the artifacts.
ओम �. 2016-11-14
Loved the place, want to go again and spend some more time there.
Loved the place, want to go again and spend some more time there.
Pritam D. 2016-11-13
A projection of Rich cultural heritage of Kolkata. It's every walls, pillars talks about its history. It's serenity , it's purity can establish a...
A projection of Rich cultural heritage of Kolkata. It's every walls, pillars talks about its history. It's serenity , it's purity can establish a...
Utpal D. 2016-11-13
Just fantastic....... Love to go again and again....
Just fantastic....... Love to go again and again....
Ratnadeep B. 2016-11-12
this place is incredible, those who haven't been there yet, man, go there, what are you
this place is incredible, those who haven't been there yet, man, go there, what are you
Ūnwønťd Rabí N. 2016-11-11
Best best place in kolkata..really..!! My opinion.. Every tourist must go there & feel the beauty of the most historical place in kolkata..
Best best place in kolkata..really..!! My opinion.. Every tourist must go there & feel the beauty of the most historical place in kolkata..
Subhashish P. 2016-11-09
Being their 1st time with my family Absolutely fabulous old heritage preserved well..Nice neat Garden..Will visit again..!!
Being their 1st time with my family Absolutely fabulous old heritage preserved well..Nice neat Garden..Will visit again..!!
Ashok Kumar S. 2016-11-09
Very beautiful place for public attraction,i spend awesome moment on my frnzz....
Very beautiful place for public attraction,i spend awesome moment on my frnzz....
Updates from Victoria Memorial, Kolkata
Victoria Memorial, K. 2018-12-18
Today's Ananda Bazar Patrika and Times of India cover Professor Bikash Sinha's lecture on 'Beauty and Aesthetics in Science' at the Victoria Memorial Hall yesterday.
Today's Ananda Bazar Patrika and Times of India cover Professor Bikash Sinha's lecture on 'Beauty and Aesthetics in Science' at the Victoria Memorial Hall yesterday.
Victoria Memorial, K. 2018-12-14
Victoria Memorial Hall cordially invites you to an illustrated lecture on The Beauty and the Aesthetics in Science by Bikash Sinha Former Homi Bhabha Professor, Department of Atomic Energy Former Director SINP, Kolkata & VECC, Kolkata and Tagore Centre fo
Victoria Memorial Hall cordially invites you to an illustrated lecture on The Beauty and the Aesthetics in Science by Bikash Sinha Former Homi Bhabha Professor, Department of Atomic Energy Former Director SINP, Kolkata & VECC, Kolkata and Tagore Centre fo
Victoria Memorial, K. 2018-12-12
The Ananda Bazar Patrika today, on the Omar Khan lecture 'Paper Jewels Kolkata: Postcards from the Raj' in the VMH on Monday 10 December.
The Ananda Bazar Patrika today, on the Omar Khan lecture 'Paper Jewels Kolkata: Postcards from the Raj' in the VMH on Monday 10 December.
Victoria Memorial, K. 2018-12-11
Illustrated lecture on Paper Jewels Kolkata Postcards from the Raj by Omar Khan Historian, Collector, Author of Paper Jewels: Postcards from the Raj (Mapin 2018) on Monday 10 December 2018
Illustrated lecture on Paper Jewels Kolkata Postcards from the Raj by Omar Khan Historian, Collector, Author of Paper Jewels: Postcards from the Raj (Mapin 2018) on Monday 10 December 2018
Victoria Memorial, K. 2018-12-10
The lead feature in Ananda Bazar Patrika, 'Kolkatar Korcha' today is on this evening upcoming lecture by Omar Khan on 'Paper Jewels Kolkata: Postcards from the Raj' (5:30 pm, Eastern Quadrangle).
The lead feature in Ananda Bazar Patrika, 'Kolkatar Korcha' today is on this evening upcoming lecture by Omar Khan on 'Paper Jewels Kolkata: Postcards from the Raj' (5:30 pm, Eastern Quadrangle).
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