Victoria Memorial Hall, West Bengal, India

5KNKD 5:00 PM Sep 28, 2022

A monumental memorial
Kudos to the authorities for the maintenance of this mammoth structure and the calming well maintained gardens and water features around it. One can purchase a ticket to enter the garden area only and enjoy the duck ponds, shady trees and benches. The flower beds are beautifully maintained as well. The structure looks fresh and almost brand new, the inside exhibition was well put together and in theme (we visited around 15 August). Pick a map of Kolkata and postcards from the seller, to send to family and friends on your way out of the gardens.

5sindhu ramasamy 5:00 PM Dec 29, 2022

Virtual Tour of Victoria Memorial Hall
I thoroughly enjoyed digitally exploring Victoria Memorial Hall, and I would suggest it to anyone who is considering visiting West Bengal or who wants to see a historical location. Since I am a historophile with limited resources, I took the tour digitally using the Google Arts & Culture page, thanks to advancements in technology. To find the webpage, simply Google "virtual tour of Victoria Memorial Hall." You may also download the Google Arts & Culture mobile app. To being with, the entrance had a grand garden that was well-kept, and I noticed that it provided free WiFi. After that, I entered the museum. It provided a lot of information on the artistic history of Bengal. Its huge walls, mind blowing architecture, statues, and manuscripts caught my eye. It had priced paintings that were eye-catching, especially the ones that depicted the yogic postures and artworks of famous painters. I liked the rare photographs that reflected India in British times. I found an arsenal of artillery to be very attractive and has been showcased throughout the entire interior. They displayed British rule and architecture precisely and beautifully, even in black and white. To conclude, it was very informative, and the virtual served the purpose. This virtual tour will surely leave you wanting for more!