KolkataFree things to do in Kolkata
17 places in Kolkata you can enter for free — museums, parks, viewpoints and landmarks. The best below, by type.
Free landmarks & monuments in Kolkata
- Job Charnock’s Mausoleum
- Lascar War Memorial
- Shaheed Minar
Free parks & viewpoints in Kolkata
- Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden
- Alipore Zoo
- College Square Park
- Curzon Park
- Deshapriya Park
- DVC Headquarters, KolkataDVC Towers VIP Road
- Harish Park
- Maddox Square
- Maidan
- Millennium Park12, Strand Rd, Bara Bazar, B.B.D. Bagh, Strand RoadMon–Sun 10:00-20:00
- Mohor KunjaMon–Sun 05:00-09:00, 15:00-20:00
- National LibraryNear University Of Calcutta, Belvedere Rd
- Park Circus Maidan
- Victoria Memorial Garden1 Queen's WayMon–Sun 10:00-18:00
When museums in India open free entry
Yes. Some museums are always free; many others open free entry on a set day each month (often the first Sunday) or in the late evening. Check each museum's website before you go.
Free & cheap tours in Kolkata
A free walking tour runs on tips; there are also short low-cost tours. Check availability for your dates.
Tickets for attractions in Kolkata, booking ahead skips the queue.
Answers to your questions
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Sources: Places & entry fee: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), auto-checked