ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS MUSEUM
Maidan, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Academy of Fine Arts is a non-government cultural institution on which was established in 1933. The first president of the academy was Maharaja Prodyot Kumar Tagore from his early childhood he was familier with the vast and variegated art collection of his family. The academy was under the stewardship of this keen art connoisseur for long ten years. The academy then had no building of its own. Its annual exhibition were held in the Indian Museum building on chowringhee road. The activities of the academy was limited to holding annual exhibition and occasionally organizing exhibitions of guest artists or old masters till its own building went up on no 2, Cathedral road. The academy’s own building on Cathedral road was completed in 1960.
Suggested time duration
3 Hours
Crowded Period
Weekend
Best Season To Visit
November to April
Do's & Dont's
- Do not enter restricted zone, which is meant for your safety.
- Don't touch the Artifacts.
Architecture
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Timings
| Day | Start Time | End Time | Adult Entry Fee | Child Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Days | 10:00 AM | 06:00 PM | 25 | 10 |
Transport Connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Baripada Bus Stand |
4.4 KM | 7699993930 |
 Shalimar Railway Station |
7.1 KM | 139 |
 Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport |
22 KM | 03325118036 |
What to Carry
- Carry Water Bottle
Suitable For
Adults
Elderly
Children
Infants
Facilities
Toilets
Parking
Parking is Available for 10 Cars
Nearest Town
| Town Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Bhowanipore | 1.5 KM |
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Classic example of the Bengali architectural style
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Nearest Attractions
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Named after British King, this riverside fortress is most famous for its 'black hole' prison cell
Heritage MonumentsMARBLE PALACE
It is famous for its marble walls,floors, and sculptures
Rope WaySCIENCE CITY ROPEWAY
Surrounding skyline filled with quite some upcoming skyscrapers
OutdoorJAPANESE FOREST ECO TOURISM PARK
It is famous and the largest urban park in kolkata
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