THE VICTORIA MEMORIAL 1234

WELLS AND TUBE WELLS THE VICTORIA MEMORIALThe Victoria Memorials a large marble monument on the maiden in central Kolkata ,having its entrance on the queen “way. it was built between and by the British raj . it is dedicated to the memory of queen Victoria, the empress of India from 1876 to 1901.then empress of India, and is now a museum under the auspices of the ministry of culture. The memorial lies on the Maidan, near Jawaharlal Nehru road (also known as chowringhee road).the Victoria memorial hall (VMH)was erected, in Calcutta than capital of British India principally through the efforts of lord Curzon viceroy of India from 1899 to 1905.at present thr VMH is an autonomous organization under ministry of culture, government of India, with a board of trustees that is chaired by his excellency the govermor of west bengal and includes leading personaliyties from the government and judiciary.today the Victoria memorial hall is considered to be one of the best examples of a unique paradigm of the visual arts where four diverce field of arts architecture, scupture, painting and gardening come together.https://queenji.com/2024/10/17/the-victoria-memorial/↗

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Apart from the priceless collections displayed in the galleries the memorial has a picturesque and well-maintained garden with six water bodies a multitude of lawns gravelled pathways historical busts and statues and a rich collection of around 2,737 trees.

The garde4n is a major tourist attractionj by itself and attracts nearly 3.5 million visitors annually. It not only offers a visual treat, but is also a place that has over the years become a favourite with the city young and old alikebecause of its abundant greenery and open space.

The original scheme of the garden of victoria memorial was drawn in 1915 in consultation with lord redesdale (acknowledged as the greatest amateur authority on the subject of landscape gardening). E White of messrs milner |& co . landscape gardeners and aechiects, and sir david prain superintendent, Botanical gardens, calcutta and Director of the Botanical survey of india

THE COLLECTION123

As a museum the victoria memorial hall collection has 28,394 artsfacts displayed in nine galleries that encapsulate the history of our nation extending over three centuries begining from 1650 A D. The collection includes paintings in oil and water colour sketches and drawings coins and medals arms photographs rare books and manuscripts, stamps and postal stationery, archival documents.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

CHAIRMAN

His Excellency the Governor of West Bengal

Shri Keshri Nath Tripathi

MEMBERS

GALLERY

A large number of artefacts from the invaluable collections of the Memorial are on display. They are suitably placed in various galleries.

THE GALLERIES INCLUDE123

The Royal Gallery

(currently closed for renovations)

• Entrance Hall
• Portrait Gallery
• The Queens Hall
• The prince Hall

Victoria Memorial light and sound show123

In the evenings the memorial becomes the site of one of the most captivating light and sound shows in india. The victoria Memorial light and sound takes viewers on a fascinating journey through kolkata heritage and history . Aptly titled pride and glory _the story of calcutta, it brings alive the innumerable erswhile glories of the city on the screen.

• Duration:45 mins
• timings:
• Bengali show_6:15 pm to 7:30 pm
• English show _7_15 pm to 8:30 pm

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