Birla Industrial & Technological Museum
| Place | Kolkata |
|---|---|
| State | West Bengal |
| Virtual Museum | Yes |
| Year of Establishment | 1959 |
| Museum Type | Science and Technology Museum |
| National Importance Museum | Yes (First science m |
| Address | Physics Block, Birla Industrial & Technological Museum, 19A, Gurusaday Road Near Ballygunge Ice Skating Rink, 19a, Gurusaday Dutta Rd, Beck Bagan, Ballygunge, Kolkata, West Bengal 700019 |
| Visiting Time | 09:30 AM to 06:00 PM (Daily) Closed on Doljatra and Kalipuja. |
| Entry Fee | Indians/General Public: ₹60 Package (Entry + Coal Mine + 3D Show + 1 Science Show): ₹90 |
Museum Introduction
BITM was inaugurated on May 2, 1959, by Prof. Humayun Kabir. The idea was pioneered by Dr. B.C. Roy, who envisioned a space to popularize science. The museum is housed in the former "Birla Park," a sprawling colonial-style bungalow donated by Shri G.D. Birla to the government in 1956.
General Collections
The museum features 12 interactive galleries covering themes such as Fascinating Physics, Electricity, Transport, Metals, and Life Science. It is designed to be highly hands-on, encouraging visitors to participate in experiments rather than just observe.
Unique Historical Collections
Underground Mock-up Coal Mine: BITM houses India's first and most famous underground mock-up coal mine, providing a realistic experience of mining conditions and equipment. It also features a unique Vintage Voyage gallery showcasing rare communication technology.
Additional Information
| Archaeological Survey of India | No (Managed by NCSM) |
|---|---|
| Notes | The site was originally 18 Ballygunge Store Road, once owned by the Tagores, where Rabindranath Tagore’s daughter Meera Devi spent her childhood. It became Birla Park in 1919 before being transformed into a museum. |
| Artifacts | Life-size steam engine models; 1926 Rolls Royce; original Grover-Bell telephone; early television sets; a 3-meter tall singing robot; and a life-sized Kotasaurus dinosaur model in the science park. |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details |
+91 94773 45291 +91 33 2287 7241 |
| Email ID | director@bitm.gov.in |