Tagore House which is also known as Jorasanko Thakurbari was constructed by Tagore`s grandfather, Dwarkanath Thakur in the18th century. Rabindranath Tagore spent his entire childhood in this house and continued to stay there till he died in 7 August, 1941. The mansion received its name from the twin `Shankar` or Shiva temples which are addressed as Jora Shankar existing in the vicinity of the Thakurbari. Early nineteenth century, saw the Jorasanko Thakurbari thriving in an affluent manner. As a centre of modern education, art and culture Jorasanko Thakurbari or Tagore House was a home to eminent personalities who played a major role in propagating the principles of Brahmo Samaj and modern education. As such this house was regarded as one of the most important centers of social reform in Kolkata. Again this place witnessed the growth of the Bengali literature.

Tagore House or Thakurbari has been presently converted into a center for Indian Classical Fine Arts which is affiliated to Rabindra Bharati University. It also includes a museum which is known as Rabindra Bharati Museum that was established in the year 1961.With the splendid compilation of Tagore`s creation, the Rabindra Bharati Museum is one of the major attractions of the tourists from home and abroad. It provides glimpses of the splendid creations and works of Abanindranath and Rabindranath. The museum has three galleries, where in the first gallery, the life and activities of Rabindranath Tagore is traced, the second gallery portrays the distinguished members of his family like Dwarkanath, Maharishi Debendranath Tagore, Abanindranath Tagore and the brothers and sisters of Rabindranth, the third is the depiction of the Bengal renaissance and the contributions of the pioneers of the Tagore family. The Museum comprises of a valuable reserve of their original paintings, Tagore`s photographs, books, tapes, disc, records, manuscripts and many other items that were associated with the eminent personalities of 19th century Bengal, like Iswar Chanda Vidyasagar and Dwarkanath Tagore. A show is organized which is equally enjoyable; it is a light and sound which portrays the story of the Tagores to this house, the life of Tagore and their contributions to the Bengal renaissance. Tapes are played for the visitors that contain Rabindranath Tagore`s recitations.

The room where Rabindranath was born is open for the visitors. The Assembly Hall of Jorasanko Thakurbari in Kolkata was an important hub for all religious gatherings. Special events are organized here to celebrate Rabindranath`s death anniversary and his birthdays are another piece of attraction for the visitors. Cultural programmes are held which are telecasted on television. Here the birth anniversaries of Tagore family members, such as, Maharshi Devendranath Tagore, Jyotirindranath, Abanindranath and Dinendranath are also celebrated with great enthusiasm.

Thus a visit to the Tagore House in Kolkata instills awe in the hearts of the visitors and the visit remains in their hearts as a memorable experience. The house seems to be coming alive in the various corners in the imaginative realm of the visitor.