Raja Rammohan Roy Memorial Museum

Dedicated to the 19th-century social reformer Raja Rammohan Roy, this museum is worth visiting if you want to understand the social history of Bengal from close quarters. The father of Bengal Renaissance, Ram Mohan Roy occupies a significant position in the state’s history. Originally, the dwelling place of the legend, the building was later converted into a museum. Exclusively dedicated to the legend, the museum consists of sketches, photographs, paintings and excerpts from the writings of Raja Rammohan Roy. Some have been recreated wherever it was necessary. Exhibits in the museum can be subdivided into six segments—commemorative items, books, paintings and sketches, period furniture, panels and dioramas, and the death mask of Rammohan. Marvel at the sketches, paintings or admire the items and the furniture—the collection in the museum will fill you up with an absolute sense of wonder. The three-storied building designed in colonial Georgian style is worth appreciating. A little offbeat from the usual Kolkata travel itinerary, do visit this museum if you want to increase your knowledge bank about the Bengal Renaissance.