(West Bengal)

Rabindra-Bharati Museum

Established in 1961. Located in the ancestral house of Rabindranath Tagore and attached to the Rabindra-Bharati University. Depicts the Renaissance Movement of Bengal in the 19th century and the role of the members of Tagore family therein.

A major section deals with the life and works of the poet. Has a rich collection of books, original paintings, manuscripts, photographs and other items related to the leading personalities of the 19th century such as Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar and Dwarkanath Tagore. Sells nicely printed sets of cards.

The Museum concentrates on the Bengal renaissance of the nineteenth century. It is situated near Girish Park on Chittaranjan Avenue.This Museum is situated within the walls of Rabindranath Tagore's house. This university now fosters cultural activities and conducts painting exhibitions by the artists of  the Bengal School.  The university was once the main center of Calcutta's intellectual activity.  It is open from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm on weekdays (1.30 pm on Saturdays) and is accessible by any bus going northwards along Chittaranjan Avenue to the Girish Park Bus Stop.

Rabindra-Bharati Museum
6/4, Dwarkanath Tagore Lane,
Calcutta - 700 007

Timings : 10.00 -19.00(Weekdays): 11.00 - 14.00
(Sundays and holidays; 19.00 - 20.00 on special occasions).