Academy of Fine Arts
Established in 1933, the Academy is a place where the city's culturally
conscious intellectuals converge. Its art galleries feature exhibitions
by contemporary artists throughout the year.
The Rabindra Gallery
This contains personal belongings, manuscripts and paintings by
Tagore. Situated near Victoria Memorial, its galleries are open
daily from 12.00 noon to 6 pm daily (closed on Mondays).
Academy of Indian Coins &
History
Located at 361/B Rabindra Sarani, the academy has a gallery of ancient
Indian coins. Open every weekday from 11 am to 1 pm.
Ashutosh Museum of Indian Art
Established in 1937, it is located within the premises of Calcutta
University and has interesting pieces of Bengal art. Open from 10.30
am to 5.30 pm on weekdays and upto 3.00 pm on Saturdays.
Centre of International Modern
Art (CIMA)
A new gallery featuring Indian contemporary art, for which it is renowned
internationally. The gallery opens daily from 2 pm to 8 pm, except
Mondays, Situated near the Birla Temple, close to Ballygunge Phari.
Nandan
A cultural centre for film enthusiasts and professionals, largely
patronised by the late Satyajit Roy who inaugurated Nandan and designed
its intriguing emblem. Its three motion picture theatres have the
best screening facilities in Calcutta. One hall is used largely by
film clubs to screen art movies for their members. Situated adjacent
to the Academy of Fine Arts Complex.
Nehru Children's Centre
Built during the late sixties/early seventies. This Centre hums with
children's activities. Has a huge library for children, besides adaptation
of Indian classics in clay models. Located on J L Nehru Road.
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