Sabarna Sangrahashala

সাবর্ণ সংগ্রহশালা

The family museum of the zamindars who once held Calcutta.

About Sabarna Sangrahashala

The Sabarna Roy Choudhury family held the zamindari of Kalikata, Sutanuti and Gobindapur until they transferred the rights to the East India Company in 1698. The family went to court in the early 2000s to argue that Job Charnock should not be called the founder of the city, and won. Their small museum in Barisha, run by a family trust, shows documents, coins, household objects and old newspapers, and holds a heritage exhibition each February.

Why visit

The history of Calcutta before Calcutta, told by the family who lived it.

What to see and do

Family documents and genealogies
Old coins, utensils and photographs
The annual history festival in February

Plan your visit

Area: Barisha, Behala & Southwest
Nearest landmark: Baro Bari, Barisha
Best time: Morning or afternoon. October to March is the most comfortable time of year.
Time needed: About 45 minutes
Cost: Free
Entry: Entry is controlled (permit, caretaker, service times or event days). A small trust-run museum in a family house. Opening days and hours are not currently verified: contact the trust before visiting.
Metro: Sakherbazar (Purple Line)
Walking: Little walking
Photography: Photography is fine with some care.

Nearby and related places

Barisha Aatchala: The pillared courtyard where a Durga Puja has been held since 1610.
Dwadash Shiva Temples, Barisha: Twelve Shiva temples in two rows beside a tank.
State Archaeological Museum: West Bengal’s own archaeology museum, on Diamond Harbour Road.

Walks that include it

Behala Heritage Trail: Older than Calcutta

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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.