Museum
Autonomous Institution under Ministry of Culture, Government of India
Victoria Memorial & National Museum
विक्टोरिया मेमोरियल, कोलकाता
Colossal white Makrana marble monument situated on the Maidan along the Hooghly River in Kolkata. Features a large central dome crowned by a 16-foot bronze figure of the Angel of Victory, surrounded by 64 acres of landscaped gardens.
Architectural & Historical Specifications
Dynasty / Historical PeriodBritish Colonial Era (Imperial Rule)
Builder / Commissioning RulerDesigned by Sir William Emerson; commissioned by Lord Curzon
Approximate Construction PeriodConstructed 1906–1921 CE
Architectural StyleIndo-Saracenic Revival Architecture with British Neo-Classical elements
Preservation & Managing BodyVictoria Memorial Hall & Ministry of Culture, Government of India
Historical Significance & Strategic Role
One of India's premier national museums administered under the Ministry of Culture, housing over 28,000 historic artifacts, rare manuscripts, miniature paintings, and royal archives.