THE ASIATIC SOCIETY MUSEUM
Taltala, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
The Asiatic Society was founded by civil servant Sir William Jones on 15 January 1784 in a meeting presided over by Sir William Jones, Justice of the Supreme Court of Judicature at Fort William at the Fort William in Calcutta, then capital of the British Raj, to enhance and further the cause of Oriental research. At the time of its foundation, this Society was named as "Asiatick Society". In 1825, the society dropped the antique without any formal resolution and the Society was renamed as "The Asiatic Society". In 1832 the name was changed to "The Asiatic Society of Bengal" and again in 1936 it was renamed as "The Royal Asiatic Society of Bengal". Finally, on 1 July 1951, the name of the society was changed to its present one. The Society is housed in a building at Park Street in Kolkata (Calcutta). The Society moved into this building during 1808. In 1823, the Medical and Physical Society of Calcutta was formed and all the meetings of this society were held in the Asiatic Society.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday | 09:00 AM | 06:00 PM | Free | Free |
- Sunday is Holiday
Transport Connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Baripada Bus Stand |
2.4 KM | 7699993930 |
 Maidan Railway Station |
1.8 KM | 139 |
 Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport |
20.5 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 |
|---|---|
| Bhowanipore | 3.2 KM |
Nearest Temples
KALIGHAT KALI TEMPLE
Classic example of the Bengali architectural style
NIPPONZAN MYOHOJI BUDDHIST TEMPLE
The temple was founded by Nichidatsu Fujii
Nearest Attractions
Heritage MonumentsSHAHEED MINAR
It looks like a replica of the famous Qutub Minar of delhi
FortFORT WILLIAM
Named after British King, this riverside fortress is most famous for its 'black hole' prison cell
Rope WaySCIENCE CITY ROPEWAY
Surrounding skyline filled with quite some upcoming skyscrapers
OutdoorJAPANESE FOREST ECO TOURISM PARK
It is famous and the largest urban park in kolkata
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