Victoria Memorial Kolkata is a white-marble landmark built in memory of Queen Victoria, with museum galleries and gardens in central Kolkata. You can plan time for the Hall and its grounds together, or visit the garden alone; the gardens and museum have different hours, closures and ticket rules.
- Location: 1, Queen’s Way, Kolkata – 700 071.
- Garden hours: Open Tuesday to Sunday; closed Monday
- Museum hours: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, except Mondays and designated national holidays.
- Tickets: Garden-only tickets are ₹30; museum tickets include garden entry.
Getting to Victoria Memorial
The nearest metro station is Maidan. The Hall’s address is 1, Queen’s Way, Kolkata – 700 071.
From Hotel Rushabh Home, allow about 24 minutes to reach Victoria Memorial Garden on foot; a car journey takes about 6 minutes. Maidan is the nearest metro station, according to West Bengal Tourism. Cabs and buses are available from the airport and railway stations, while Howrah and Sealdah are the closest railway stations.
The nearest airport is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, 22 kilometres from the memorial. For a wider look at getting around and arranging your day, see this one-day Kolkata route from Hotel Rushabh Home.
What to see at Victoria Memorial Hall
Victoria Memorial Hall is a white-marble building constructed in memory of Queen Victoria by Viceroy Lord Curzon. The Hall is built entirely of white marble.
The museum galleries are the indoor part of a visit, while the gardens provide an outdoor option. A museum ticket permits entry to both the galleries and gardens; a garden-only ticket does not include the museum. Visitor amenities include wheelchair access, a canteen, a baggage counter and a museum souvenir counter.
Guide services start at 10:15 AM, with the last tour at 5:00 PM. If you want a guided visit, plan around those times and confirm current details before setting out.
Walking through the Victoria Memorial gardens
The Victoria Memorial gardens are open daily from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and the Hall is surrounded by 21 gardens. You can visit the grounds without entering the museum by buying a garden-only ticket.
The open grounds also make it easy to pair the gardens with a walk through Maidan. For route ideas and open-space context, read Maidan Kolkata: walking routes and open spaces.
Victoria Memorial tickets, hours and visitor access
The museum galleries close on designated national holidays: Republic Day, Holi (Dol Yatra), ldu’l Fitr, Independence Day, Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday, Dussehra (Vijay Dashami) and Christmas Day.
Opening hours
- Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00–18:00
- Monday: closed
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
Ticket prices are ₹30 for garden-only entry, ₹50 for Indian citizens visiting the museum, ₹100 for SAARC citizens and ₹500 for other foreign citizens. Museum tickets include both the garden and museum; the garden-only ticket covers the gardens.
Check the official site before you go, since hours, prices and visitor arrangements can change. If you plan to use guide services, note the start time of 10:15 AM and last tour at 5:00 PM.
Pairing the visit with other sights
The Maidan is a natural outdoor addition to a Victoria Memorial visit, and the Indian Museum offers another museum stop in Kolkata. For details on its collections and visit planning, use this Indian Museum Kolkata guide.
Keep the order simple: visit the Hall and gardens, then choose an additional stop based on the time you have. The museum’s Monday and holiday closures may affect plans, while the gardens remain open daily.
FAQs
Where is Victoria Memorial Hall?
It is at 1, Queen’s Way, Kolkata – 700 071. Maidan is the nearest metro station.
Can you visit the gardens without going to the museum?
Yes. A garden-only ticket permits entry to the gardens, which are open daily from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Which ticket includes both the museum and gardens?
A museum ticket permits visits to both. Prices vary by visitor category.
Is Victoria Memorial Hall open on Mondays?
Open Tuesday to Sunday; closed Monday.