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| Place | Bhavnagar |
|---|---|
| State | Gujarat |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 1948 |
| Museum Type | Memorial / Archaeological Museum |
| National Importance Museum | Yes |
| Address | Cresent Cir, Nawa Para, Bhavnagar, Gujarat 364001 |
| Visiting Time | 09:00 AM – 01:00 PM & 02:00 PM – 06:00 PM (Monday–Saturday) Closed on Sundays, 2nd, and 4th Saturdays. |
| Entry Fee | ₹5 per person |
Established in 1955, Gandhi Smriti in Bhavnagar is a living memorial to Mahatma Gandhi, who shared a deep personal connection with the city through his studies at Samaldas Arts College. Located in the heart of the city near the Crescent Circle, the complex commemorates his life and services while housing the Barton Museum, one of the oldest museums in the Saurashtra region.
The museum features two distinct levels. The ground floor houses the Barton Museum, containing a repertoire of archaeological remains and regional crafts. The first floor is dedicated to the Gandhi Museum, featuring a comprehensive picture gallery documenting Gandhi’s life from birth to death, along with rare books and personal memorabilia.
Bhavnagar Student Records: Rare documents and evidence of Gandhi’s period as a student in the city. Saurashtra Artifacts: A collection of religious carvings, ancient weapons, and a notable "skeleton in a cupboard." Beadwork & Textiles: Exquisite 19th-century Venetian-Murano beadwork and traditional embroidery currently undergoing restoration.
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
|---|---|
| Notes | The complex is uniquely attached to a central Clock Tower that chimes music. It also houses a Khadi Gramodyog Bhandar, which promotes local handspun cloth and traditional handicrafts. The museum is currently part of a heritage restoration project in collaboration with INTACH Bhavnagar. |
| Artifacts | Archaeological remains; Rare photographs of the freedom struggle; Personal memorabilia; Ancient nut cutters (Suadi); Jain religious carvings; Traditional Banjara and Kathi embroidery; Rare coins and fossils. |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details | +91 278 222 6544 / +91 278 242 4516 |
| Email ID | info@gujarattourism.com |
