System for Museums & Archives for Research and Access to Knowledge
| Place | Chandigarh |
|---|---|
| State | Punjab |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 2018 |
| Museum Type | Biographical / Memorial Museum |
| National Importance Museum | No |
| Address | Sector 16 A, Sector 16, Chandigarh, 160015 |
| Visiting Time | 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM (Tuesday–Sunday) Closed on Mondays and Public Holidays. |
| Entry Fee | ₹10 (Indians) Free for students/children. |
Established in October 2018 in Sector 16A, Chandigarh, this museum is housed within the Gandhi Smarak Bhawan. It is a dedicated space managed by the Gandhi Smarak Nidhi (Punjab, Haryana & Himachal Pradesh) to promote the life, philosophy, and historical journey of Mahatma Gandhi to the public.
The museum holds nearly 200 rare photographs chronicling Gandhi’s life from his early years and South African tenure to the Salt March, the Partition of India, and his final days. It also houses original artifacts and replicas related to his daily activities and freedom struggle.
Prison Cell Replica: A reconstruction of the cell where Gandhi was confined in South Africa. Charkha Collection: Includes multiple models, with one originally used by Gandhi. Postal History: A world map displaying 160+ countries that have issued commemorative stamps in honor of Gandhi.
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
|---|---|
| Notes | This should not be confused with Gandhi Bhawan (Panjab University, Sector 14), which is an architectural landmark focused on study and research. The Gandhi Museum in Sector 16A is the primary public exhibition space for Gandhian memorabilia in the city. |
| Artifacts | Gandhi’s personal items (slippers, utensils, begging bowl, spectacles, bed); Rare original photographs; Commemorative stamps; Early Indian flag designs; Original correspondence documents. |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details | +91 94785 22333 |
| Email ID | gandhismaraknidhi@gmail.com |
