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| Place | Kolkata |
|---|---|
| State | West Bengal |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 1963 |
| Museum Type | Memorial / Biographical Museum |
| National Importance Museum | Yes |
| Address | 14 Riverside Road, Barrackpore, 24 Parganas (N), Kolkata, West Bengal 700120 |
| Visiting Time | 11:00 AM – 05:00 PM (Thursday–Tuesday) Closed on Wednesdays. |
| Entry Fee | ₹10 (Adults) ₹5 (Students in groups) ₹50 (Foreigners) |
Established in 1961 and opened to the public in 1966, the Gandhi Smarak Sangrahalaya in Barrackpore (near Kolkata) is the premier Gandhian memorial for the Eastern Zone of India. Housed in a historic bungalow on the banks of the Hooghly River, it was developed to commemorate Mahatma Gandhi's extensive work in Bengal and his commitment to communal harmony, particularly during the period of 1946-47.
The museum features five main galleries that house a vast collection of rare photographs, manuscripts, and personal belongings. The exhibits provide a detailed narrative of the Indian independence movement, with specialized sections focusing on Gandhi's life as a student, his Satyagraha movements, and his specific interactions with the people and leaders of Bengal.
81-Foot Mural: A world-record-length continuous mural by artist Dinendranath Brahma depicting the life of the Mahatma. Noakhali Section: A poignant collection of documents and photographs related to Gandhi’s peace mission in Noakhali. Rare Philately: A significant collection of commemorative stamps issued by various countries in honor of Gandhi.
| Video URL | https://www.gandhimuseum.in/video/glance.mp4 |
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| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
| Notes | The museum is situated in a quiet, verdant area that was once part of the Barrackpore Cantonment. It serves as a major center for "Peace Studies" and social research in Eastern India. The gallery layout is designed to be a "visual biography," making it highly accessible for students and educational tours. |
| Artifacts | Original correspondence and letters; Rare photographs of the freedom struggle; Replicas of personal items (spinning wheels, spectacles, sandals); Commemorative medals; Life-size dioramas; Early editions of Harijan and Young India. |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details | +91 33 2592 0170 |
| Email ID | gandhimuseum.120@gmail.com |
