Sabarna Sangrahashala, Kolkata - Timings, Entry Fee, History & Artifacts

At a distance of 18 km from Kolkata Railway Station, Sabarna Sangrahashala is a museum located at Barisha area of Kolkata, West Bengal. It is one of the noted museums in Kolkata and among the most interesting places to visit in Kolkata.

Established in 2005 by the Sabarna Roy Choudhury Paribar Parishad, this museum was developed to cater to the needs of research scholars and students and to create awareness about the preservation of historical source materials. This family museum possesses rare documents and articles, including Kabilatipatras dating from the 18th and 19th centuries. The most important of them is the one that dates back to 1794 and contains the signature of the legendary Kavi Ramprasad Sen.

The museum also contains antique manuscripts, maps, books, pictures, and tickets. It also houses a number of items such as a huge earthen rice pot of 1840, metal candle stand of 1795, metal Hookah of 1878, grinding wheels dating 1845 and various other rare articles. The Numismatic and Philatelic divisions contain some of the rarest stamps, coins, and First Day Covers. Also, the historic judgment of the Kolkata High Court is on display regarding the Kolkata Birthday Case and the Expert Committee Report on the matter. The Judgment states that Job Charnock was not the founder of Calcutta (Kolkata), nor is 24 August is the city's birthday. Kolkata was an important trade and religious center before the arrival of the British. The main evidence was the historical lease deed of 1698 that depicts the Right to rent three villages, namely Kalikatah, Sutanti, and Govindapuri.

The museum organizes an International History & Heritage Exhibition every year in the month of February based on different themes showcasing exclusive important resources of history. It is a four-day annual program which conducts Seminars, cultural events, and open Quiz as part of the Exhibition.

Timings: 10 AM - 12 PM & 5 PM - 7 PM, Closed on Thursday

Entry: Free