Indian Museum
Calcutta Indian museum, founded in 1814, is one of the oldest museums of Asia. It is located in Chowringhee on the Jawaharlal Nehru Road. Indian museum of Kolkata, India provides you a complete plethora of items to glance. Infact, there is a need to spend one whole day to view all the items. In the must watch category, we have the 4,000-year-old mummy and the urn that is said to contain the ashes of Buddha. Indian museum is more commonly known as 'Jadughar' as in house of magic, where you can also enjoy the fossils, coins, Gandhara art, stones etc. Initially, Indian museum consisted of two departments, namely, Geological and Zoological on one hand and Archaeological and Anthropological on the other. However, in 1840, the Economic Geology Department was also added. On entering the museum, you can find the history of evolution of man. Each phase of evolution has been superbly depicted. On visiting the museum, you will also come across the preserves of several antiques of Mohenjodaro and Harappa. Thus, it can be said that the Indian museum reveals the life history and culture of Indians from ancient times till date in the most beautiful manner.

Asiatic Society
Asiatic Society of Kolkata, India was founded by Sir William Jones, the Chief Justice of Supreme Court, in the year 1784. Infact, it is the first edifice that was constructed on the Park Street. The basic purpose of Calcutta Asiatic society is to spread eastern education. The society brings out its own journals on a periodical basis. Anything that falls under the purview of Asia is covered in the society's journals. 'The Asiatic Society' was termed as 'The Asiatic Researches' in its initial journals.
Some of the popular scholars who have made an incredible contribution in writing on varied subjects for the journal include William Jones, Charles Wilkins, Nathaniel Trassi Halhead, Henry Thomas Colbrook, John Herbert Harrington, and William Carrey. Asiatic society is like one big reservoir of books and manuscripts. At the inception, the society focused mainly on collecting scientific and archaeological material. Presently, it contains a good collection of books and manuscripts on various Asian languages.

Calcutta Museum
Calcutta museum, also known as Kolkata Panorama, is one perfect place for exploring the past history of Asia. It conveys the history in the most innovative and interesting manner via animated light and sound shows. Kids usually don't feel interested in knowing about the history, but if things are told to them in this manner, not only they will view the history but also be able to grasp the facts. It was built by the Kolkata Museum Society. It is a spacious museum covering an area of about 1200 sq mt. The museum portrays the complete story of Kolkata, covering every aspect.

Science City
Science city is truly a unique center of science, communication and environment. This institute was built in 21st century and till date it is the only one of its kinds within the country. Calcutta science city is located on Calcutta's Eastern Metropolitan Bypass. It can capacitate about 2215 persons. The science city of Kolkata, India consists of the main auditorium, 1 small size auditorium and about 8 fully air conditioned seminar halls. These seminar halls are well equipped with latest technology audiovisual systems. It is easy to reach Science city, as it easily accessible by buses and other means of transportation. The concept of science city is simply mind-blowing. Infact, it has given a new dimension to the field of science that teaches various scientific aspects through the process of discovery and that too in the outdoor settings.

Nehru Children Museum
In the midst of hustle and bustle of Chowringhee Road, lies the Calcutta Nehru Children's museum. Established in the late 60s, it is indeed the children's favorite place. The fabulous collections of Nehru Children museum of Kolkata, India include puppets depicting the great Indian epics and gorgeous dolls dressed up in national costumes of different countries of the world. Nehru Children museum also consists of an elementary science gallery. Special highlights of this museum are the small working models of railway crossings. There is a wonderful library for children that contains books on varied subjects.