Nehru Children’s Museum

Opened to the public in 1972, the Nehru Children’s Museum is one of the popular museums in Kolkata. Dedicated to Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the museum houses a huge collection of dolls and is an absolute dream world for children. Conceptualized by the visionary statesman Late Shri Jugal Srimal, the museum was set up with the motive to impart education to children through informal learning. The museum comprises four floors that are divided into four sections—Dolls Gallery, Toys Gallery, Ramayana Gallery, and the Mahabharata Gallery. Admire the huge collection of dolls acquired from 88 countries across the globe. Marvel at the exhaustive collection of toys of western and oriental origins. The clay models depicting various scenes and events from the epics Ramayana and Mahabharata are equally interesting. Apart from the grand collection at display, the museum also imparts various courses and organizes workshops and drawing competitions for children. One of its kind in the city, a visit to the Nehru Children’s Museum is a must while you are in Kolkata.