Nazrul Tirtha New Town | Museum, Cinema, Library, Art Galleries & Cultural Centre

Nazrul Tirtha is a cultural and educational centre in New Town, Kolkata, established in May 2014 in remembrance of Bengali poet Kazi Nazrul Islam. It combines a museum, digital archive, public library, cinema halls, art galleries and performing-arts facilities in one cultural complex. 

The centre is developed by West Bengal Housing Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (WBHIDCO) and is described by WBHIDCO as a prominent cultural and educational centre as well as a community space in New Town. Its facilities include a museum dedicated to Nazrul Islam, two art galleries, guest rooms, an open-air theatre and three movie auditoriums. 

Special Attractions

Kazi Nazrul Islam Museum & Digital Archive

The museum and Muhafiz Khana make Nazrul Tirtha particularly relevant for visitors interested in the poet's life, literature, music and cultural legacy. 

Cinema + Culture Under One Roof

Nazrul Tirtha combines cinema, literature, visual arts, performing arts, library facilities and cultural exhibitions within the same complex. WBHIDCO also identifies it as a Cinema Hall & Library facility. 

Location

Nazrul Tirtha, Action Area I, Mohishgot, Service Road, New Town, Kolkata, West Bengal 700163

The current local business listing identifies Nazrul Tirtha in Action Area I, Mohishgot, New Town. Nazrul Tirtha

Cinema booking platforms list the cinema address as Biswa Bangla Sarani, Service Road, Kolkata 700156, so visitors should use the specific destination information shown on their ticket when travelling for a movie. 

How to Reach

By Road: Nazrul Tirtha is located in New Town's Action Area I and is accessible by taxi, app cab, bus and local transport.

By Public Transport: New Town's major roads and bus routes connect the area with Salt Lake, Kolkata and Rajarhat.

For Cinema Visitors: Use the address printed on the current BookMyShow ticket, as the cinema listing uses Biswa Bangla Sarani, Service Road. 

📖 New Town Library

• Public library
• Around 15,000 books
• Digital reading facilities
• Reading and learning space

🏛️ Nazrul Museum

The museum presents the life and times of Kazi Nazrul Islam through:

• Rare photographs
• Personal belongings
• Documents
• Paintings
• Other memorabilia

The official Nazrul Tirtha website currently lists the museum entry fee at ₹20 and the ticket counter timing as 12 PM to 7 PM daily. 

💻 Muhafiz Khana

A digital archive dedicated to the literary and musical works of Kazi Nazrul Islam, including:

• First editions of Nazrul's books
• Magazines edited by Nazrul
• Letters
• Song notations
• Audio-visual materials
• Recorded Nazrul songs
• Films and interviews related to Nazrul scholarship