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Gandhi Smarak Sangrahalaya (Gandhi Memorial Museum)
14 Riverside Road, Barrackpore, 24 Parganas (N), Kolkata, West Bengal 700120, India
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Ar
Review №1

Absolutely amazing , with all those writings and historic stuffs , its awesome ...

Ru
Review №2

Neat and clean meusum on the banks of Ganges. It has some of the items used by Gandhiji on display and along with the ashes of his mortal remains.They do arrange for a 30 mins video session on Indias freedom struggle.

Mo
Review №3

Good place to spend times with partner and friends. Good atmosphere and fresh wind 😇

Dr
Review №4

Beautiful place to learn history as well as to hangout..

Ar
Review №5

Need to have Netaji Smarak...All real & hidden story should be un-fold. Real revolution was brought by Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose.

Ja
Review №6

Wonderful museum with rare collection related to Gandhiji. A very neat,well maintained and serene museum. It presents nearly all phases of Indian freedom struggle related to Gandhiji.A must visit for history lovers.

De
Review №7

Well maintained place. They have introduced some newly developed wall paintings on Mahatma. The library is just a wow. Its huge a d well managed.

Ar
Review №8

River Side Museum at Barrackpore on Mahatma Gandhi. New Technology of reading books Digitally. Models of his Homes and Different Materials preserved on a Glass Chamber. No Visiting Charge or Ticket. But you can donate at Donation Box.

Sa
Review №9

A good place to visit . Good clean environment with no entry fees. Very nice place . In brief provided with a library with low membership and a real time overview of Gandhis life makes it an amazing place.

Di
Review №10

A historic place...you will know much about Gandhi and his related everything.

so
Review №11

Nice place....the outside view of this place is awesome...good environmental condition it has...inside the museum many types of things you will see related to Gandhi ji.. awesome time spending in the museum.

De
Review №12

Nice place, bought souvenir. Enjoyed a lot.

Ga
Review №13

Situated besides the river Ganga, this unique museum is worth visitng. It remains closed on Wednesdays. By local train or by public or State run buses one can reach this treasure house dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi. It is amazing to see how the freedom movement has been sketched so beautifully where one can read, can watch the true to life pictures. Very nice place. Fully digital. Very well maintained and educative. Awesome place and a great museum to visit to know about Bapu and his connection with Bengal. The library is also fantastic.

Pr
Review №14

Any one can visit this place except Wednesday and open upto 5 pm. Lots of informations of Gandhi ji are available .Once it was good place to visit , the outside decoration was very good with lots of flowers . But now a days it is modernized with LED TV etc but the outer beauty lost. One of the most modernized museum in West Bengal. Small items such as pen ( rs5 to 10) , key ring (rs 20) and other items also available for sale.

Sa
Review №15

Must visit with children. We must know lot more about Mahatma Gandhi.The ambience is peaceful. Its just beside the riverside. There is a ferry that just beside the museum. Take a boat ride, Im sure you will love it.

Ki
Review №16

Its really good. must visit in Barrackpore.

So
Review №17

One of the 7 Gandhi Museums across India. Well maintained and free for all visitors.

Am
Review №18

Great Experince.. People There R really nice.. helpfulll.. You Can Get Each And every information about gandhi ji. a library also there.. Great Peace Stays In the area. i also made a video about this placr where i shared much more information about this place in bengali... watch it here:-

Sw
Review №19

The museum is well kept and clean. The main incidents of the independence movement are beautifully designed and depicted.The lawns in front need to be developed and maintained as it will make the place more aesthetic and add to the overall beauty.

So
Review №20

Very nice place. Fully digital. Very well maintained.Very Informative. Must visit.Awesome place

Ri
Review №21

Nice experience 😊

EX
Review №22

Its an amazing place to visit... The museum has interesting digital equipments... One can get to know a lot of things about Gandhi ji..

su
Review №23

Its a peaceful place that you can visit. No tickets or any charges to see the Musium. You can know mostbof the things about Gandhi here. And also can purchase related books n stuff here.

As
Review №24

It was a lovely experience on Sunday evening. I would suggest more people to visit and have a experience of their own.

LG
Review №25

The Gandhi Smarak Sangrahalaya at Barrackpore, may claim to be further distinct because of its offerings and programmes and its integrated approach as a museum proper, utilising all the present day museological media and having developed a range of galleries depicting facets of Gandhiji’s life and philosophy along with different phases of India’s Freedom Movement. The variety of collections at the Museum at Barrackpore provide interesting and highly informative direct research materials regarding the personality, thinking and the programmes of the Mahatma or about events in his life. The museum’s search for an alternative ideology, in place of those that are pursued still by Governments and countries without being able to bring about real welfare of the people, through various intellectual exercises like seminars, dialogues or other such programmes and its research activities, perhaps a first by a purely biographical museum and beyond its collected objects must be regarded as a distinct feature.Thanks 🙏🙏ramprakashvermalg

Ru
Review №26

It was in a bad shape, but now it got renovated and refreshed look. You will get many things to know about Gandhis life. An important place is with respect to Indias history & independence. This is one of the must-visit place in Barrackpore.

Sa
Review №27

The Gandhi Museum is a Heritage. If you are in Barrackpore, Do visit it once. Worth every Patriotic Feeling inside you.

Mr
Review №28

Nice area for hangout with friends.

uc
Review №29

This place is situated in barrackpore containment zone.This place was historically famous for our beloved and respected person Gandhiji had stayed once.The smarak sanghralaya has a good collection of old memories with new technological advances you can listen some audiobook and there are some ebook has installed with hand gestures control for flipping the page.

AN
Review №30

IF THEY ANSWER not to thy call walk alone,If they are afraid and cower mutely facing the wall,O thou of evil luck,Open thy mind and speak out alone.If they turn away, and desert you when crossing the wilderness,O thou of evil luck,Trample the thorns under thy tread,And along the blood-lined track travel alone.If they do not hold up the lightWhen the night is troubled with storm,O thou of evil luck,With the thunder flame of pain ignite thine own heartAnd let it burn alone.-- Ravindranath Tagore

Ar
Review №31

Lovely place to visit . Awesome atmosphere. Soothing

ra
Review №32

This is the place where people can see the belongings used by Mahatma Gandhi. It is just in the bank of river Ganges and a peaceful place.

Ti
Review №33

Wel decorated and historical atmosphere in free of cost

Su
Review №34

Good place

Ma
Review №35

Peaceful and calm place and u can gather a vast knowledge about Ghandhiji

Mo
Review №36

Awsome neat and clean place to visit

Sa
Review №37

No entry fees......

Su
Review №38

Its really good. From history of the becoming of the Mahatma to archival writings, photographs of him with other freedom fighters in Bengal and elsewhere, this museum has so much. And most importantly the entire surrounding of the place is so much serene with quiet natural ambience and the Ganga just behind the building. A must visit in Barrackpore.

Di
Review №39

It’s a good place to know history

Ga
Review №40

Nice place

Sh
Review №41

Small and a good sangrahalaya

Sa
Review №42

Its good! So many things to discover over Gandhiji and his thoughts and patterns! The Ganges make it more delighted to pass some times within!The staffs are also good and no charges is there. So have some time to check the place and visit Barrackpore.

So
Review №43

Good place

Bi
Review №44

Nice park

Sa
Review №45

This is popularly known as Gandhi Museum. Located in the river side road of barrackpore area. This place houses a lot of antiques from the time of Gandhi. Annd especially articles that Gandhi once used in his days. Good place for people to see and relieve the golden era of Gandhi.

Sh
Review №46

Well maintained and a place to grab knowledge. It will take couple of hours to know about great detail

Su
Review №47

Very well maintained and decorated with rare artifact, best part to see the epitome of ‘charkha’ (spinning wheel) – that represent true spirit of “Indianism”. That motivates every single Indians to use products of Made in india.A good place for a half-day hangout, good to drive to the part of the town – Barrackpore. A must-see place!

Bi
Review №48

Good museum. Exhibits are nicely placed. The ambience is calm and the scenic beauty of the place is also beautiful. River Ganga is flowing just adjacent to it and surely you will spend quality time out there.

Sh
Review №49

It is a nice place. Gandhi museum is in Barrackpore has galleries, a study centre and a massive library. It is known to be one of the best museums in the country, which houses information on Mahatma Gandhi. The information on display. Rare books or articles which belonged to him or were written by the father of our nation himself. The gallery has collection of rare photographs of the freedom fighter.

Ka
Review №50

Excellent Environment fresh air.

Sa
Review №51

This museum is one the most well-maintained and technologically advanced museums that I have ever visited in West Bengal. If you are a true patriotic person, then you shouldnt miss an opportunity to visit this place. Nestled deep inside the Barrackpore Cantonment area, this place can be easily reached from Srirampur, after crossing the river by a boat & also from the Barrackpore Railway Station. The entrance to this museum is absolutely free and you also get an opportunity to witness a film, which showcases Indias struggle for Independence and the important roles played by eminent personalities like Mangal Pandey, Surendranath Banerjee, Mahatma Gandhi and more. This museum also has a small library, from where you can get access to various books pertaining to Indias Independence Movement. Being a military area, the overall ambience of this place is exceptionally neat and clean. Nicely paved roads, lush green trees, and the cool breeze from the river, the aura of this place is something unique and spectacular. Highly recommended. 👍☺️

Na
Review №52

Good museum. Exhibits are nicely placed. The ambience is calm and the scenic beauty of the place is also beautiful. River Ganga is flowing just adjacent to it and surely Good museum. Exhibits are nicely placed. The ambience is calm and the scenic beauty of the place is also beautiful. River Ganga is flowing just adjacent to it and surely you will spend quality time out there. you will spend quality time out there.

Ni
Review №53

Good

Su
Review №54

Good

Sa
Review №55

Excellent museum with supportive staff, modern A/V Aids and calm ambience. Good to visit alone or with family or friends. Lots of unknown aspects of Mahatma Gandhis life can be explored here.

Su
Review №56

Nice place

Go
Review №57

Situated by the side of the river Ganga, this unique personalised museum is worth visitng.On Wednesday this museum remains closed.By local train or by public or State run buses one can reach this pictorial treasure house of M K Gandhi.The early developments that evoked the sense to earn a freedom in a pictorial platform has been sketched.One can read, can watch the pictures and true to life.The river flows still today carrying the Heritage and History.One can feel it by visiting this unique Historical place.

Di
Review №58

Good place to know about gandhi, but very unfortunately Ive found only one room is available that time, because constructions going on.

Am
Review №59

Its has a well collection of paintings.

Ad
Review №60

Its a good place to visit for kids. Itll definitely help those kids to understand with demonstration who are interested in history as well as Gandhi ji.When I visited here this place was under construction.

Su
Review №61

Great museum in renovation... Must visit to know about Bapu and his connection with Bengal. The library is also good...

Ra
Review №62

Good

Su
Review №63

Very very calm and quiet place. Ganga River side. Happy experience here.

as
Review №64

Closed till lockdown.

Mr
Review №65

Lovely place in this area

De
Review №66

Good place

Ďì
Review №67

My higher secondary education life.

SA
Review №68

Its a historical place. Its a very peaceful and nice place to visit with family and friends in holidays

Ka
Review №69

Very informative museum

Ra
Review №70

Excellent place

Su
Review №71

The Gandhi Smarak Sangrahalaya at Barrackpore, may claim to be further distinct because of its offerings and programmes and its integrated approach as a museum proper, utilising all the present day museological media and having developed a range of galleries depicting facets of Gandhiji’s life and philosophy along with different phases of India’s Freedom Movement. The variety of collections at the Museum at Barrackpore provide interesting and highly informative direct research materials regarding the personality, thinking and the programmes of the Mahatma or about events in his life. The museum’s search for an alternative ideology, in place of those that are pursued still by Governments and countries without being able to bring about real welfare of the people, through various intellectual exercises like seminars, dialogues or other such programmes and its research activities, perhaps a first by a purely biographical museum and beyond its collected objects must be regarded as a distinct feature.

SK
Review №72

All information collected of MOHANDAS KARAMCHAND GANDHI (GANDHIJI)

Am
Review №73

Its good to visit in Barrackpore.. Surrounding are plasant for evening walking as well.. Good to know about Gandhi

Av
Review №74

A very peaceful place by river side. Lots of rare artefacts and items of Mahatma Gandhi are on display here. Additionally a glimpse on the life of Gandhiji along with British domination and Indian freedom struggle are on display here. Entry is free for public . Wednesday Museum is closed for public. A person can get a lot of idea about Indias independence movement and lot of unknown facts about Gandhijis life.

uj
Review №75

Nice place

Ro
Review №76

Nice place

Ar
Review №77

Pretty cool.

sa
Review №78

Good place to visit once. Good collections of bapu

So
Review №79

The place must be expanded ,its too small but very well maintained in a beautiful surrounding

Ka
Review №80

It is a historical memorial for the city and for the nation as well. This memorial is having a good photographic demonestration of pre indipendence activities of Mahatma Gandhi including other famous leader of the soil. This memorial is also having a good collection valuable books in its library. It is situated in the bank of river Ganga and a beautiful spot for the tourist also.Some other public welfare activities like Khadi Production Centre, different training activities are also run by the memorial.

Kr
Review №81

Its a best place to know about the life of Mahatma Gandhi.

SI
Review №82

Historic and very renownded place. Popular to history freak people.

Dh
Review №83

It is very nice place to spend time for Babu and who are nee to know about Gandhiji.

Sa
Review №84

The origin of this Museum goes back to the period soon after the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi on the fateful evening of January 30, 1948, when the slow process of scouting for, collecting and preserving the personal relics, manuscripts, books, journals and documents, photographic and audio-visual material, all that could go into a Museum on the life, philosophy and work of Gandhiji—began in an unostentatious way in Mumbai.Later the work was shifted to Delhi and in early 1951 the nucleus of a Museum on Gandhiji was set up in the Government hutments adjoining Kota House. Later still, in mid-1957, it was shifted to the picturesque old mansion at 5, Mansingh Road.It was finally brought to its present new and permanent home, most appropriately built opposite the SAMADHI of Mahatma Gandhi – free India’s most revered place of pilgrimage-at Rajghat, New Delhi, in 1959. The imposing two storey Museum was formally inaugurated by Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the President of India, on January 30, 1961.The Museum was named ‘Gandhi Memorial Museum’ (Gandhi Smarak Sangrahalaya), now commonly known as ‘National Gandhi Museum’ (Rashtriya Gandhi Sangrahalaya) as there are also a number of regional Gandhi memorial museums in India.

ra
Review №85

Not a Gandhi fan. The place is having stuffs from the Gandhi era his whearabouts and utilities . Some photographs of the independence era.

DE
Review №86

Awesome and very peaceful place..

Di
Review №87

Great audio visual exhibition on the life of M. K. Gandhi. No entry fee applicable and photography is allowed.

Sa
Review №88

Beautiful gardening. Quite & cool place.

Ch
Review №89

This place is small but well maintained

Di
Review №90

Very nice museum about Mahatma Ghandis life and his work...very modern and digitalized museum....staffs of this museum are so friendly and well behaved....the main thing is they dont charge any entry fees...you can enter here absolutely free of cost...sorrounding by nice garden .....every wednesday it is remain closed...

SU
Review №91

Its a very good place to know Gandhiji

Su
Review №92

A place to Know Gandhiji

An
Review №93

Well maintained museum on Mahatma Gandhis life and teaching.

as
Review №94

Collection of no. Of things are available once time using by gandhiji like spoon.,charkha,stick,and also have pistol that was killed gandhiji by nathuram godseb

SU
Review №95

This is good historical place of gandhi

su
Review №96

Good place for every age . Very clean and good environment.

Am
Review №97

Its a place to witness some memorables of Gandhi

MA
Review №98

Closed place is beautiful peaceful lots of birds

Po
Review №99

Good place

સિ
Review №100

Good museum. Should visit.

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  • Address:14 Riverside Road, Barrackpore, 24 Parganas (N), Kolkata, West Bengal 700120, India
  • Site:http://www.gandhimuseum.in/
  • Phone:+91 33 2592 0170
Categories
  • Tourist attraction
  • Museum
Working hours
  • Monday:11AM–5PM
  • Tuesday:11AM–5PM
  • Wednesday:11AM–5PM
  • Thursday:11AM–5PM
  • Friday:11AM–5PM
  • Saturday:11AM–5PM
  • Sunday:Closed
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible elevator:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Restaurant:No
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