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VICTORIA
MEMORIAL MUSEUM
 The
impressive Victoria Memorial houses a collection of the British colonial
period. Visitors are greeted by a life-size statue of young Victoria (By
Sir Thomas Brock). There are enormous oil paintings in the Royal
Gallery, illustrating episodes from queen Victoria's long, eventful life
and reign and a large painting titled "The Entry of King Edward VII
into Jaipur in 1876"(by a Russian artist). Also on display are
books on the 'Raj', sculptures of Clive and other Governor Generals and
a superb collection of paintings.
Address : Victoroia Memorial Museum
Queen's
Way
Calcutta
AGRI-HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF INDIA (Garden & Green House)
Agri-Horticultural Society of India was established in 1820 It has a
flower garden, green-houses, a research laboratory and a library.
Organizes annual flower shows and imparts training in horticulture.
Address : 1, Alipore Road,
Calcutta
Note : Timings : 07.00 - 11.00; 15.00 - 17.00
BANGIYA SAHITA PARISHAD CHITRASALA
Bangiya Sahita Parishad Chitrasala was established 1910. Collections
include valuable mediaeval stone and metal sculptures, manuscripts,
letters of famous Bengali author, art and archaeology objects depicting
the history and culture of Bengal.
Address : 243/1, Archarya Prafulla Chandra Road,
Calcutta
Note : Timings : 13.00 - 19.00
Closed
: Thursdays and public holidays.
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