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MuseumB. B. D. Bagh
Metcalfe Hall
- 4.63.9k reviews
- Open now · till 6 pm
Restored 1844 colonial hall on Strand Road with exhibits on Kolkata's history, Bengali culture and cinema posters.
Quick answers
Metcalfe Hall in short
When is Metcalfe Hall open?
Every day, 10 AM–6 PM. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit Metcalfe Hall?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Metcalfe Hall indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Is Metcalfe Hall good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
Do you need to book Metcalfe Hall?
No, you can walk in.
How long do you need at Metcalfe Hall?
About 60 minutes.
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Where is Metcalfe Hall?
12, Strand Rd, B.B.D. Bagh, Kolkata, West Bengal 700001.
Is Metcalfe Hall wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible restroom.
Status, rating and hours checked on 6 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 2:45 pm
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Cool inside
- Open till 6 pm
- Indoors
29°
Clear
- Feels
- 32°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 6km/h
- 3pm
29° - 4pm28°
- 5pm
27°
The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 6 pmsunday10 AM–6 PM
All hoursFewer hours
- monday
- 10 AM–6 PM
- tuesday
- 10 AM–6 PM
- wednesday
- 10 AM–6 PM
- thursday
- 10 AM–6 PM
- friday
- 10 AM–6 PM
- saturday
- 10 AM–6 PM
- sundayToday
- 10 AM–6 PM
Hours checked 6 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Metcalfe Hall
- 2 The RBI Museum · 5 min
- 3 Bageecha Cafe · 5 min
- 4 Limelight Restaurant & Bar · 6 min
- 5 The Chutney Co. · 9 min
Good to know
- Indoors
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 60 min
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.6from 3.9k reviews
Known for
- Colonial architecture
- Corinthian columns
- History of Kolkata
- Movie posters
What people say
- People like:
- Kolkata history, heritage building, photogenic architecture
Around B. B. D. Bagh
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
The RBI MuseumMuseum · 5 min walk
Good nowBageecha CafeCafé · 5 min walk
Limelight Restaurant & BarRestaurant · 6 min walk
The Chutney Co.South Indian · 9 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Water all day.
WaterThe whole time
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.