City: West Bengal
Top Things to do in West Bengal
Top Hotels in West Bengal
- 1. Sinclairs Darjeeling
- 2. Ibis Kolkata Rajarhat
- 3. The Oberoi Grand
- 4. ITC Royal Bengal, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kolkata
- 5. Novotel Kolkata Hotel and Residences
- 6. Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata
- 7. Ramada by Wyndham Darjeeling Gandhi Road
- 8. Sinclairs Retreat Kalimpong
- 9. The Peerless Inn
- 10. Regenta Orko's Kolkata by Royal Orchid Hotels Ltd
Top 9 Art Museums in West Bengal, India
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. Currency Building - Ghare Baire
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
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. Himalayan Tibet Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By NewYorkLuna
A beautiful and educational display on Tibetan culture. Includes artefacts given by the Dalai Lama, an informative exhibit of Tibetan Medicinal Herbs, several detailed dioramas, a photo essay of the current Dalai Lama, and a fabulous Sand Painting, which I was told created by a delegation from Dharamsala that offers a blessing to all who view it.
3. Kolkata
4. Konark Collectables
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
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.
5. Artsacre Museum of Bengal Modern Art
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 9 reviews
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.
6. Gallery Kolkata
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4.0 based on 3 reviews
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.
7. Ashutosh Museum of Indian Art
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
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.
8. Ahuja Art Museum
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4.0 based on 5 reviews
9. The Harrington Street Arts Centre
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 9 reviews
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