Address 1, Satyen Roy Rd, Auddy Bagan Basti, Behala, Kolkata, West Bengal 700034 Hours Closed now Sunday11AM–4:30PMMondayClosedTuesdayClosedWednesday11AM–4:30PMThursday11AM–4:30PMFriday11AM–4:30PMSaturday11AM–4:30PMSuggest an edit Similar Sabarna Sangrahashala, Everest House, Metcalfe Hall, Magen David Synagogue, Metropolitan Building | ||
State Archaeological Gallery established in Calcutta in 1962 has collections including rare tools of the Early, Middle and the Late Stone Ages from Susunia (Bankura) and other sites, proto-historic antiquities from Pandu Rajar Dhibi (Burdwan), terracottas, sculptures, stone and stucco from the Gupta, Maurya, Shunga, Kushana, Pala and Mediaeval times.
There is also a section on ‘Historical Art’ opened in 1963 which displays large number of old terracottas, bronzes, wood-carvings, textiles and manuscripts. Sells several card-sets and other publications; activities include explorations and excavations of historical sites.
Location
West Bengal State Archaeological Gallery, 1 Satyen Roy Road, Behala, Kolkata 700 034.
References
State Archaeological Gallery Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA