Nehru Children’s Museum
নেহরু শিশু সংগ্রহশালা
The Ramayana and Mahabharata told in miniature clay models.
About Nehru Children’s Museum
Opened in 1972 on Chowringhee, this small museum was made for children. Two galleries tell the Ramayana and the Mahabharata scene by scene in tiny clay models made by Krishnanagar artists, and other rooms hold dolls from many countries and toys.
Why visit
An easy, indoor hour for young children.
What to see and do
- The Ramayana and Mahabharata model galleries
- The dolls of the world collection
Plan your visit
- Area
- Maidan & Chowringhee, Central Kolkata
- Nearest landmark
- Chowringhee Road, near Rabindra Sadan
- Best time
- Afternoon. October to March is the most comfortable time of year.
- Time needed
- About 50 minutes
- Cost
- Usually under ₹100 a head
- Entry
- Open to the public with a ticket. Opening days, hours and ticket are not currently verified.
- Metro
- Rabindra Sadan (Blue Line)
- Walking
- Little walking
- Photography
- Photography is fine with some care.
Nearby and related places
- Birla Planetarium: A domed planetarium of 1963, modelled on the Sanchi stupa.
- Victoria Memorial: The white-marble memorial museum and its gardens.
- St Paul’s Cathedral: The Gothic Revival cathedral beside the Maidan, consecrated in 1847.
- Academy of Fine Arts: Galleries and the stage that is the home of Bengali group theatre.
- Nandan & Rabindra Sadan: The state film centre and concert hall, heart of the city’s cultural evening.
- The Maidan: The great open ground at the centre of the city.
More guides
- Places in Maidan & Chowringhee
- Museums and galleries in Kolkata
- Hidden gems of Kolkata
- Family-friendly places
- Things to do on a rainy day
- Places near a metro station
- All places to visit in Kolkata
Last checked on 2026-10-02. Each place was checked to exist and its position confirmed. Timings, closing days and ticket prices are shown only where known and can change: confirm before you travel.