West Bengal Darshan

The culture of modern Bengal is incomplete without the Tagore family of Jorsanko. Built by Prince Dwarakanath Tagore in the 18^th century, the Jorashakor Thakurbari (home of Tagores of Jorashanko), is the palatial residence of the Tagore family. It is currently an art museum. The Tagore family was full of luminaries, who made immense contributions in the field of art and literature. Rabindranath Tagore, the first noble laureate of India, lived in this house. In 1961, this building was converted into an art museum, known as the Rabindra Bharati Museum. The exhibits of the art gallery include paintings by Rabindranath Tagore and Abanindranath Tagore. There are also several paintings belonging to the Bengal and the Anglo Indian schools, photographs, personal belongings of Rabindranath and manuscripts of the poet. Admission fee is Rs10 per person and Rs5 for students. It is open on weekdays from 10AM to 5 PM and between 10AM and 1.30PM on Saturdays. The museum is closed on Sundays and on public holidays.

Address: 6/4 Dwarakanath Tagore Lane