Spread over an area of 500 sq mtr, BITM, Kolkata has opened on April 25, 2008, a gallery on ‘Transport’ which portrays the development of transport system from the ‘Wheel’ to the ‘Supersonic Jet Engines’ through artifacts, models and interactive exhibits in 13 sections.

The Palanquin of Bengal, the 3D model of the Sumerian wheel, ancient chariots in different civilizations, mode of transportation in different regions, transportation of the 18th century Kolkata can be found in the introductory section. The exhibit “Water Transport” highlights boats in different civilizations and maritime activities in ancient India through animations and lighting. Indian heritage in shipbuilding has also been displayed in the gallery.

In “Bicycles” section, its role as an eco-friendly transport mode has been presented with scale-down models of their different forms. The story of Tram has been presented with a model of Kolkata Tram. The story of locomotives since the Cugnot Steam Engine to the latest German-built LHB coach of Rajdhani Express have been presented in the form of interactive models and video presentation in the subsequent section. In an exclusive enclave, visitors can find information about different engines ‘that shaped our world’ and some popular rail routes with an opportunity of seeing a vintage steam engine. A 1926 Rolls Royce Car and the Fiat Tipo (1925) used by Sir Jagadish Chandra Bose are on display.

The visitors also find the pivotal role of ships as an important transport mode with special emphasis on the first submarine “Turtle”. A section on air transport highlights the basic theories and displays the scale down models of different aircrafts including rockets of ISRO. An exhibit “Super Transport” presents a glimpse of those areas under water, on water and land and in air and space that are fast changing the face of our world.

A dedicated corner for underground railway system presents a cross-sectional view of Kolkata Metro station, its historical landmarks, and the salient features of Delhi Metro Railway through models, video films and interactive exhibits. The salient features of the oldest and the busiest Metro Railway in the world with the potentials of the proposed Metro Railways in different cities of India have also been presented.