Oct 1, 2021

Must-visit Gandhi museums in India

Priya Srivastava

Sabarmati Museum and Ashram, Gujarat

Located in the Sabarmati region of Ahmedabad, the ashram and museum is set on the banks of River Sabarmati. This is the place where Gandhi lived for 12 years with his wife Kasturba Gandhi.

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National Gandhi Museum and Library, Delhi

The museum in Delhi was opened soon after Gandhi was assassinated. It showcases the life and principles of Mahatma Gandhi.

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Mani Bhavan Gandhi Sangrahalaya, Maharashtra

This museum and historical building situated at Laburnum Road in Mumbai was the focal center of Gandhi's political activities in the city between 1917 and 1934.

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Kirti Mandir and Museum, Gujarat

Situated in Porbandar, this is the place where Mahatma Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869. The museum is home to items used by Gandhiji and old photographs.

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Gandhi Smriti, Delhi

Formerly known as the Birla House, this museum is dedicated to Gandhi. It is the place where he spent the last 144 days of his life, before he was assassinated on January 30, 1948.

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Gandhi Smarak Sangrahalaya, Bihar

Gandhi Smarak Sangrahalaya in Patna is situated on Ashok Raj Path and showcases the principles of Gandhi, and his role in Bihar during the independence fight of India.

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Gandhi National Memorial Society, Maharashtra

Housed inside the famous Aga Khan Palace in Pune, the museum features old photos and personal items of Gandhi.

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Gandhi Memorial Museum, West Bengal

Also known as the Gandhi Smarak Sangrahalaya, this museum in Barrackpore is built in memory of the great leader.

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Gandhi Memorial Museum, Tamil Nadu

Situated in Madurai, Gandhi Memorial Museum was inaugurated in 1959. It is one of the five famous Gandhi Sanghralayas or museums in India.

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