Kolkata Town Hall

Kolkata Town Hall is a historic Doric-style building located in B.B.D. Bagh, central Kolkata, West Bengal. Built in 1813 by Colonel John Garstin with funds raised through a public lottery, it is notable for its grand colonnaded facade and heritage significance. Originally a venue for public meetings and social gatherings during the British period, it now houses a museum, library and exhibition spaces documenting the history and culture of Kolkata.

Visitors can expect a grand two-storey heritage building in Roman Doric style with a colonnaded exterior and large pillared halls inside. The interior houses the Kolkata Panorama museum and exhibition galleries with historical photographs, documents and artefacts tracing the city's evolution, along with a library and reference section. The building is set in the B.B.D. Bagh heritage precinct surrounded by colonial-era structures, with accessible halls used for exhibitions and cultural events.

Built in 1813 in Roman Doric style by architect Colonel John Garstin of the Bengal Engineers, funded by a public lottery of Rs. 700,000. It served as the principal venue for public meetings, receptions and social gatherings during the British period and has hosted many prominent figures and civic events. The building was restored by the Kolkata Municipal Corporation and Archaeological Survey of India and now functions as a heritage museum and civic venue.

An important civic and cultural landmark of Kolkata, representing colonial-era public architecture and the city's tradition of public discourse. Now a cultural venue housing the Kolkata Museum and library, it hosts exhibitions, heritage displays and civic functions that showcase the cultural evolution of Kolkata.