8 Places to Visit With Your Children in Kolkata, India

Victoria Memorial

Built between 1906 and 1921 in memory of Queen Victoria following her death in 1901, the Victoria Memorial is among Kolkata’s most known historic monuments. Blending architectural influences from around the world, the stunning building can be a lesson in both history and art appreciation for children. The museum housed in the memorial features an admirable collection of art from India and abroad.

Address and Phone Number:

Victoria Memorial Hall, 1, Queens Way, Kolkata, +033 2223 1890

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The Birla Planetarium

Kolkata is home to Asia’s largest and the world’s second-largest planetarium. Opened in 1963, the Birla Planetarium has over 100 astronomical projects on astronomy, astro-physics, and myths concerning stars and planets.

Address and Phone Number:

Cathedral Rd, Kolkata, +033 2223 1516

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Maidan

Dotted with various historical monuments, including the iconic Shaheed Minar, the Maidan—Kolkata’s largest urban park—is an excellent spot to visit with children for many reasons. Not only is the vast park a refreshing getaway from the city’s chaos, but it is also home to various sports grounds and a rich historical and cultural past.

Address:

Fort William, Hastings, Kolkata

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National Library of India

The National Library Of India, housed in the Belvedere Estate, is the largest library in the country by volume. Not only does the library feature an impressive collection of rare and valuable books, but the architectural qualities of the centuries-old building it is housed in are also particularly impressive.

Address and Phone Number:

Belvedere Road, Block A, Alipore, Kolkata, +033 2479 2968

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Flurys

If you would like to give your children a break from historical and cultural institutions, then one of Kolkata’s most legendary bakeries is where you should be taking them. Flurys features a delicious range of cakes, pastries, and other delicacies that have Charmed Kolkatans since 1927. With cozy interiors, a rich history, warm service, and wholesome cookies, this place will delight children like few other places can.

Address and Phone Number:

18A, Park Street, Park Street area, Kolkata, +033 4000 7453

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