System for Museums & Archives for Research and Access to Knowledge
| Place | Darjeeling |
|---|---|
| State | West Bengal |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 2007 |
| Museum Type | Biographical / Heritage / Memorial |
| National Importance Museum | Yes |
| Address | Oppsite Mahakal Mandir, Mall Rd, Chauk Bazaar, Darjeeling, West Bengal 734101 |
| Visiting Time | 10:00 AM – 04:00 PM (Daily Closed on Sundays and public holidays.) |
| Entry Fee | Free Entry |
The museum is located in a historic two-storey cottage called "Step Aside" on Mall Road, Darjeeling. It commemorates Chittaranjan Das, a renowned lawyer and political activist who co-founded the Swaraj Party. The building was later converted into a museum and a maternity clinic to honor his memory.
The ground floor functions as a museum displaying personal memorabilia, rare photographs, and documents related to the freedom struggle. The collection focuses on the intimate details of the leader's stay in Darjeeling and his political contributions.
Original Bed and Furnishings: The museum preserves the original bed on which Chittaranjan Das passed away, along with the personal writing desk and household items used during his final residency.
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
|---|---|
| Notes | The upper floor of the building originally functioned as a maternity and child welfare center, reflecting the philanthropic ideals of Deshbandhu. It is a quiet, reflective site compared to the bustling commercial areas of Darjeeling. |
| Artifacts | Personal letters and legal documents; Original furniture from the 1920s; Rare black-and-white photographs of the Indian National Congress leaders; Memorial plaques. |
| Highly Descriptive | No |
| Contact Details | +91 354 225 4398 |
