Museum Address
108-109, Southern Ave - 700029
City
State
West Bengal
Pin Code
700029
Phone Number
Museum website
http://www.birlaart.com
When was the museum established?
1967
Main category
Other categories
Briefly describe the history of the museum, its collection and donors.
Birla Academy of Art and Culture is one of the pioneering centres of culture and art in Calcutta. It organises exhibitions of international standards and also provides financial aid to agencies for their artistic and cultural pursuits.
The Academy is known for its collection of Indian works, both traditional and contemporary, as well as international artworks. Works by Louise Bourgeois, M.F. Hussain, and Anjolie Ela Menon are some of the highlights at the museum.
Photography
No
Videography
No
Cafeteria
No
Museum shop
Yes
Wheelchair friendly
No
Restroom
Yes
Drinking water
Yes
Locker room
No
Parking
No
Information in Braille
Yes
Workshops/seminars/lectures
No
Garden/picnic area
No
Audio/visual guides
No
Guided tours
Yes
Library and archives services
Yes
IT facilities ( Photocopying, printing, computer )
No
Any other facilities
Gallery space
Auditorium
Yes
Who manages the museum?
Others
Email
Others:
Birla Trust
Person-in-charge of the museum
Curator
First Name
Mrs. Shikha
Last Name
Roy
What is the average duration to see the museum?
1-2 hours
Map your museum’s correct location on the map given below.
22.5136793, 88.3554139
Is the museum currently closed?
No
Image for museum exterior/building
Gallery Images
Entry Fee
Applicable
Entry fee information
₹20 for all
Opening Days
Sunday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Opening Time
03:00 p.m.
Closing Time
07:45 p.m.