Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Samajik Parivartan Museum
| Place | Lucknow |
|---|---|
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 2009 |
| Museum Type | Biographical / Memorial |
| National Importance Museum | Yes |
| Address | La Martiniere Campus, La Martiniere College Bandh, Manas Nagar Colony, Butler Colony, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226001 |
| Visiting Time | 11:00 AM – 09:00 PM (Daily). Note: The museum interior typically follows these hours, while the park area may remain accessible longer. |
| Entry Fee | Entry Fee ₹25 |
Museum Introduction
Inaugurated on April 14, 2008, the Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Samajik Parivartan Sangrahalay (Museum of Social Transformation) is a key component of the massive 107-acre Ambedkar Memorial Park in Lucknow. Constructed entirely of red sandstone from Rajasthan, the museum building is distinguished by its two grand domes and is dedicated to the leaders who spearheaded social reform movements in India.
General Collections
The museum is divided into two large interconnected halls. The collection primarily consists of colossal 18-foot tall marble statues and bronze murals. One hall is dedicated to the "main architects of social change," while the second hall houses statues of great spiritual and social reformers. The exhibits focus on the ideology of equality and the historical struggle against social discrimination.
Unique Historical Collections
Pioneers of Social Change: A series of 18-foot marble statues of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Mahatma Jyotiba Phule, Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj, Shri Narayan Guru, and Manyawar Kanshi Ram. Spiritual Reformers Gallery: Houses massive statues of Tathagat Gautam Buddha, Sant Kabir Das, Sant Ravidas, Guru Ghasidas, and Birsa Munda. Bronze Murals: Intricate large-scale bronze panels depicting significant milestones in the life of Dr. Ambedkar and the Dalit movement.
Additional Information
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
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| Notes | The museum is located directly opposite the main Ambedkar Stupa. The entire complex was built at an estimated cost of ₹7 billion and is illuminated spectacularly every evening, making it one of Lucknow's most prominent night-time landmarks. |
| Artifacts | 18-foot marble statues (12 in total); Bronze murals of social movements; Replicas of the Ashoka Pillar; Inscribed stone plaques detailing the life principles of reformers; Symbolic 124 monumental sandstone elephants (in the surrounding gallery). |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details | +91 522 230 7770 (Smarak Samiti Office) |
| Email ID | info@smaraksamiti.org |