Dublin Core
Title
Victoria Memorial Hall
Subject
memorial
Description
The Victoria Memorial is a large marble building. It is dedicated to the memory of Empress Victoria, and is now a museum under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture. The memorial lies on the Maidan and is one of the famous monuments of Kolkata
Creator
William Emerson, Vincent Esch
Date
01/08/1921
Rights
Ministry of Culture-India
Type
Physical Object
Identifier
Physical Object Item Type Metadata
Location
Victoria Memorial Hall, 1, Queens Way, Maidan, Kolkata, West Bengal 700071, India
Google Map Link: https://goo.gl/maps/GNYWQugofapFcd299
Google Map Link: https://goo.gl/maps/GNYWQugofapFcd299
Architectural Style
Construction years
15
Why was it built?
built to commemorate Queen Victoria’s 25-year reign in India
Current purpose
Museum
Opening Hours
11:00 - 18:00
CH Values
Commemorative,Architectural,Historical
UNESCO Certification
Yes
Date of Inscription: 1989
Date of Inscription: 1989
Preservation Efforts
Weekly visit to 8 stores for dusting, cleaning, and preventive treatment of art objects