Jadunath Bhawan Museum and Resource Centre
| Place | Kolkata |
|---|---|
| State | West Bengal |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 2015 |
| Museum Type | Biographical / Research / Historical |
| National Importance Museum | Yes |
| Address | 10, Lake Terrace, Lake Terrace, lake Terrace, Kolkata, West Bengal 700029 |
| Visiting Time | 11:00 AM – 05:30 PM (Monday to Friday) Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and Government Holidays. |
| Entry Fee | Free for Gallery viewing Archive access fees (Indian scholars: ₹500/3 days, ₹1000/month Foreigners |
Museum Introduction
Inaugurated in February 2015, the Jadunath Bhawan Museum and Resource Centre is housed in the former residence of the eminent historian Sir Jadunath Sarkar (1870–1958) at 10 Lake Terrace, Kolkata. It was established with a grant from the Ministry of Culture to preserve the legacy of Sir Jadunath and serve as a premier archival and documentation center for social science research in Eastern India.
General Collections
The center maintains an extensive collection of digital and analogue materials, including rare Bengali and Assamese periodicals, newspapers, photographs, and commercial art from the mid-19th to the 20th century. It also houses the private book collections and papers of several distinguished scholars.
Unique Historical Collections
Features the Jadunath Sarkar Gallery, situated in the historian's original ground-floor study. It contains his personal study table, his original fan, and the cot where he passed away in 1958, arranged precisely as it was during his lifetime to reflect his frugal lifestyle.
Additional Information
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
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| Notes | The house was purchased by the CSSSC in 1973; the third floor now houses a state-of-the-art digital archive and a reading room for researchers. |
| Artifacts | Original period furniture of Sir Jadunath Sarkar, personal manuscripts, rare 19th-century prints, posters, and the "Cintrabani" collection of street life photography (1970–1991). |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details | +91 33 2466 6472 |
| Email ID | jbmrc.office@gmail.com |