GURUSADAY MUSEUM
Joka, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
The Gurusaday Museum has a rich collection of approximately 3300 exquisite exhibits of folk arts and crafts, which amply reflect the vigour and vitality of the rural life and present a vivid picture of art and social traditions, religious beliefs, practices and motifs, as well as aesthetic assimilation and cultural influences. These objects span from the time of undivided Bengal to present day India. Restoration work-shop to repair, restore, and treat the objects scientifically are conducted here by expert conservators. Fumigation, de-acidification, lamination of manuscripts, and binding of rare books is done here regularly by experts.
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 | 05:30 PM | 10 | Free |
- Foreigner Adult Fee : 50 Foreigner Child Fee : 25
Transport Connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Thakurpukur Bus Stand |
200 MTRS | 7699993930 |
 Netaji Railway Station |
6.1 KM | 139 |
 Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport |
33.4 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 |
|---|---|
| Daspara | 1.0 KM |
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