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Kolkata Police Museum, Library and Cafeteria

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👍👍 It is the second police museum after the one in Amherst Street. It was opened in 2017. No entry fee is required and no photography is allowed inside the museum. Very interesting place. Kids will enjoy. Very informative too. This house once owned by Bhawal family. British took over this house in the... People often mention books, library, museum, Police, Kolkata, police, building, collection, good, Bhawal,


Address

112, Ripon St, Esplanade, Taltala, Kolkata, West Bengal 700016, India

Website

www.kolkatapolice.gov.in

Contact

+91 23607704

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (63 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 11 AM to 8 PM
  • Friday: 11 AM to 8 PM
  • Saturday: 11 AM to 8 PM
  • Sunday: 11 AM to 7 PM
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 11 AM to 8 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 8 PM

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  • 5/5 Amar R. 2 years ago on Google â€ĸ 601 reviews
    The lime light , Police station🚏 HQ located at 112 Ripon Street. At this location all Officer's office of police departments located. Also available a Meusium. Office buildingđŸĸ very beautiful and has lift facility. All campus very beautiful and cleaned but required some greenery plantation in the campus. Office reception staff very cordial and well disciplined as well as all 👮police staff. This office connected with road🚋 and🚇🚍🚋 metro🚇.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aniran D. 5 years ago on Google â€ĸ 77 reviews
    It is the second police museum after the one in Amherst Street. It was opened in 2017. No entry fee is required and no photography is allowed inside the museum. Very interesting place. Kids will enjoy. Very informative too. This house once owned by Bhawal family. British took over this house in the time of world war II and turned into a hospital. Afterwards it became police training institute. The museum has one library with many books and one Cafeteria. Files on Netaji and his family members are declassified now and preserved here.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Anirban H. 5 years ago on Google â€ĸ 209 reviews
    A nice, small, new museum in a wonderfully restored nineteenth century building. It has a remarkable collection of arms, especially desi arms. What deserves a special mention is its public library. It has a large collection of books placed in classified racks wherefrom you can pick up books and read. The pleasant surprise was that it had books for all ages- young children to aged citizens. One doesn't expect a public library having a wide collection of Tintin and Asterix, Marvel and DC! The annual membership to the library is available for Rs 700 plus Rs 100 for the card. One can take upto two books for a maximum of four weeks. It has a cool cafe too, managed by Chai Break. An ideal place for a family that reads books. A laudable initiative by Kolkata Police.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Arnab P. 5 years ago on Google
    Any name with the word 'police' in it brings forth a bit of hesitation, no? But trust me, you'll fall in love with this place the moment you enter it. This newly opened place (well, three-in-one to be precise) is a hidden gem of our city. Situated on Ripon Street, in the building erstwhile belonging to the famous Bhawal Sanyasi, Kolkata Police has opened a museum where anyone can experience the long history of the organisation. From 1856 (the birth year of one of the greatest Police Forces in the world - the Kolkata Police) to date, numerous major historic exhibits will mesmerise you and take you back to the bygone era. You will be able to know your friendly neighborhood Kolkata Police in much detail. A genial lady will guide you through your journey. There's a library, too. And believe me when I say it's a kickass one. Powered by thousands of books from every category (in both English and Bengali), this is a paradise for the bookworms. A friendly officer told me that a huge fresh stock is about to be added in the coming weeks making the library a monster of a treasure trove. And it's so easy on the pockets. Only ₹100 for the I-Card and ₹700 per year as membership fees. Anyone can become a member. A member can take 2 books for 28 days (and renew afterwards if needed). I'm definitely going to sign up when I'm visiting the place again. And why am I visiting the place again? For just the library? No. The third attraction: the cafeteria - Off Duty Cafe. The menu is concise, not many options are there like the usual cafÊs. But even the concise menu will give a gastronomer (like me) good burps. The cafe is very pocket friendly and the portions are filling for two hungry souls. I loved the club sandwich served with French fries and also the cheese omelet. The chef is so polite. The sitting arrangements are good. Very comfortable AC environment. Just imagine yourself sitting inside a two-hundred-year-old building, sipping a cup of Darjeeling Tea. Alluring, no? Yes, that's why I had 2 cups of it. Photography is strictly prohibited, even in the library and cafeteria sections. So I am unable to share some good photos. I apologise. But, you can trust my words. Having Level 8 in LocalGuides, 49 badges in TripAdvisor and Level 7 in Zomato should bring some tangibility. Visit once. You'll love it. The building is open-to-all all throughout the year. Yes, 365 days it remains open from 11 am to 8 pm. No entry fees.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rahman MD A. 4 years ago on Google
    Just a short visit over there. Library and Cafeteria are Awesome.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Abhilasha K. 4 years ago on Google â€ĸ 48 reviews
    Great collection of books. Unexplored so all books on racks in mint condition. Along with it there is Police Museum. The building is a heritage building, you get the feel of old Calcutta there. Membership fees is nothing compared to the kind of books collection they have. Heaven for book lovers.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Arnab P. 6 months ago on Google â€ĸ 323 reviews
    Edit: First review written on: 14/09/2018, 06:03 pm Any name with the word 'police' in it brings forth a bit of hesitation, no? But trust me, you'll fall in love with this place the moment you enter it. This newly opened place (well, three-in-one to be precise) is a hidden gem of our city. Situated on Ripon Street, in the building erstwhile belonging to the famous Bhawal Sanyasi, Kolkata Police has opened a museum where anyone can experience the long history of the organisation. From 1856 (the birth year of one of the greatest Police Forces in the world - the Kolkata Police) to date, numerous major historic exhibits will mesmerise you and take you back to the bygone era. You will be able to know your friendly neighborhood Kolkata Police in much detail. A genial lady will guide you through your journey. There's a library, too. And believe me when I say it's a kickass one. Powered by thousands of books from every category (in both English and Bengali), this is a paradise for the bookworms. A friendly officer told me that a huge fresh stock is about to be added in the coming weeks making the library a monster of a treasure trove. And it's so easy on the pockets. Only ₹100 for the I-Card and ₹700 per year as membership fees. Anyone can become a member. A member can take 2 books for 28 days (and renew afterwards if needed). I'm definitely going to sign up when I'm visiting the place again. And why am I visiting the place again? For just the library? No. The third attraction: the cafeteria - Off Duty Cafe. The menu is concise, not many options are there like the usual cafÊs. But even the concise menu will give a gastronomer (like me) good burps. The cafe is very pocket friendly and the portions are filling for two hungry souls. I loved the club sandwich served with French fries and also the cheese omelet. The chef is so polite. The sitting arrangements are good. Very comfortable AC environment. Just imagine yourself sitting inside a two-hundred-year-old building, sipping a cup of Darjeeling Tea. Alluring, no? Yes, that's why I had 2 cups of it. Photography is strictly prohibited, even in the library and cafeteria sections. So I am unable to share some good photos. I apologise. But, you can trust my words. Having Level 8 in LocalGuides, 49 badges in TripAdvisor and Level 7 in Zomato should bring some tangibility. Visit once. You'll love it. The building is open-to-all all throughout the year. Yes, 365 days it remains open from 11 am to 8 pm. No entry fees.

  • 5/5 Tanjeem A. 5 years ago on Google
    A different museum maintained by Kolkata Police itself. Old seized arms are being displayed here. Apart from these Kolkata Police has a well stored library on top floor of museum. Besides this a canteen is there on the same floor. It is situated in ripon street beside Kolkata Police Wireless Branch.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 amrita m. 4 years ago on Google
    One of the best library with lots of good books, helpful staffs, courteous and warm behaviour, safe atmosphere. Almost Fully AC and they also allowed to take books to the cafeteria.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Souvik D. 4 years ago on Google
    Jst awesome
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sunny “Vikramaditya Poddar” P. 3 years ago on Google â€ĸ 239 reviews
    a pleasant, small, new museum in a wonderfully restored 19th century building. It has a extraordinary series of palms, mainly desi hands. What merits a unique mention is its public library. It has a big series of books placed in classified racks wherefrom you could pick out up books and study. The great wonder become that it had books for all ages- young kids to aged residents. One doesn't expect a public library having a extensive collection of Tintin and Asterix, surprise and DC! the annual club to the library is available for Rs seven hundred plus Rs 100 for the card. one can take upto two books for a maximum of 4 weeks. It has a fab cafe too, managed by using Chai spoil. a great area for a family that reads books. A laudable initiative by Kolkata Police.

  • 5/5 The W. 5 years ago on Google â€ĸ 191 reviews
    Great place. Had a great time there reading books and roaming around in the corridors.

  • 4/5 william s. 3 years ago on Google â€ĸ 139 reviews
    With some exciting exhibits on its ground floor and a well stocked library on the first, this heritage building [located close to the Ripon Street and Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Road Xing] which houses the second museum of our city's police force is a well kept place.

  • 5/5 Supratik S. 1 year ago on Google â€ĸ 82 reviews
    Firstly the building itself has a fascinating history. This was the residence of the Mejokumar of the Bhawal family made famous by the Bhawal Sanyasi Case. Now it is home to the Kolkata police museum and library as well as the HQ of the Kolkata police wireless branch and a police petrol pump. The museum houses a collection of interesting artifacts reflecting the history of the Kolkata police. The entry is free and the display is interesting for any aficionado of Kolkata history.

  • 1/5 R K M. 3 months ago on Google â€ĸ 28 reviews New
    The plaque installed makes it clear that this is a " centre for police- citizen connect". However only police personnel permitted inside museum. We were not allowed by reception to get inside. Cannot understand why such restriction brought to see traffic and police museum inside. It is public funded and supposed to be for public viewing. Bureaucratic takeover?

  • 5/5 Mrinal J. 2 years ago on Google
    This place is just not a museum, it's also a Library. .But I don't know what is rules for a civilian.

  • 5/5 Sudipta M. 1 year ago on Google
    This is Kolkata police museum and library. You can make library card if you love to read books.

  • 5/5 Gurvinder G. 7 months ago on Google
    A nice, small, new museum in a wonderfully restored nineteenth century building. It has a remarkable collection of arms, especially desi arms. What deserves a special mention is its public library. It has a large collection of books placed in classified racks wherefrom you can pick up books and read. The pleasant surprise was that it had books for all ages- young children to aged citizens. One doesn't expect a public library having a wide collection of Tintin and Asterix, Marvel and DC! The annual membership to the library is available for Rs 700 plus Rs 100 for the card. One can take upto two books for a maximum of four weeks. It has a cool cafe too, managed by Chai Break. An ideal place for a family that reads books. A laudable initiative by Kolkata Police.

  • 5/5 PRIYANKA D. 8 months ago on Google
    Great museum...nice place to visit,nice collection...must visit

  • 5/5 Ramya J. 7 months ago on Google
    Great museum...nice place to visit,nice collection...must visit

  • 5/5 Indrajit D. 5 years ago on Google
    It was nice to know about history of kollata police

  • 4/5 Aditi D. 2 years ago on Google
    I am a member of the library. They've a good collection of books and a peaceful ambience for reading.

  • 5/5 mohammad akbar a. 3 years ago on Google
    It's a gem of a place! All kind of books, they can arrange for books which are not available.

  • 5/5 Satyaki C. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice museum.....

  • 5/5 solaiman k. 4 years ago on Google
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  • 5/5 Anupam C. 6 years ago on Google
    Come, see and feel

  • 5/5 Manoj B. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice

  • 5/5 BENGAL COMPETITIVE S. 5 years ago on Google
    Its veey good

  • 5/5 Taj K. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place

  • 4/5 Krishna Kanta R. 5 years ago on Google
    Very nice.

  • 4/5 Dj-Aryan 5 years ago on Google
    Nice

  • 3/5 Sujit B. 4 years ago on Google
    Good place sufficient books behaviour of the staff is cordial and helpful

  • 5/5 Asif A. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place


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