Jorasanko Thakur Bari
| Place | Kolkata |
|---|---|
| State | West Bengal |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 1960 |
| Museum Type | Heritage and Biographical (Site Museum) |
| National Importance Museum | Yes |
| Address | Ganesh Talkies, 267, Rabindra Sarani, Raja Katra, Singhi Bagan, Jorasanko, Kolkata, West Bengal 700007 |
| Visiting Time | 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM (Closed on Mondays) |
| Entry Fee | Indian Adults: ₹20 Students: ₹10 Foreigners: ₹150 SAARC Citizens: ₹120 |
Museum Introduction
Jorasanko Thakur Bari is the ancestral home of the Tagore family and the birthplace of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore. Built in the 18th century by Prince Dwarkanath Tagore, the sprawling red-brick mansion was converted into a museum in 1961 to commemorate Tagore's birth centenary. It now functions as a premier cultural center under the aegis of Rabindra Bharati University.
General Collections
The museum houses an extensive collection of personal memorabilia, including Rabindranath Tagore's furniture, books, manuscripts, and over 40 original paintings by the poet. It also features galleries dedicated to other prominent family members like Abanindranath and Gaganendranath Tagore, showcasing the evolution of the Bengal School of Art.
Unique Historical Collections
The "Birthing Room" and the "Death Room" (where Tagore breathed his last) are preserved with original period settings. It also contains rare photographs documenting the Tagore family’s interactions with global figures like Albert Einstein and W.B. Yeats.
Additional Information
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
|---|---|
| Notes | The museum is the heart of the "Baisakhi Utsav" (Tagore’s birth anniversary) and "Poush Mela" celebrations. The architecture is a notable blend of traditional Indian and colonial European styles, featuring expansive courtyards and arched verandas. |
| Artifacts | Rabindranath Tagore’s personal car; Original manuscript of Gitanjali; The Nobel Prize replica (original was stolen from Santiniketan); First-edition publications of Tagore’s works; Family portraits by the Tagore brothers. |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details |
+91 33 2269 5241 5242 |
| Email ID | registrar@rbu.ac.in |