Victoria Memorial (India)
Coordinates: 22°32′42″N 88°20′33″E / 22.5449°N 88.3425°E / 22.5449; 88.3425
| Victoria Memorial Hall | |
|---|---|
| Established | 1921 |
| Location | Queen's Way, Kolkata, WB, India |
| Type | Museum |
| Collection size | Nearly 30,000 (as on March 31, 2009) |
| Curator | Prof.Swapan Chakraborty |
| Website | victoriamemorial-cal.org |
The Victoria Memorial, officially the Victoria Memorial Hall, is a memorial building dedicated to Victoria, Empress of India, which is located in Kolkata (Calcutta), India – the capital of West Bengal and a former capital of British India. It currently serves as a museum and a tourist attraction. It is an autonomous organization within the Government of India's Ministry of Culture.
Read more about Victoria Memorial (India): Design and Construction, History, Architecture, The Royal Gallery, The Daniells, Major Collection, The Calcutta Gallery, The Garden, Rare Books, Picture Gallery
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