Gandhi National Memorial Society

Museum Address
Agakhan Palace, Nagar Road, Kalyani Nagar
City
Pune
State
Maharashtra
Pin Code
41006
Phone Number
020 2661 2700
Are there any docents or guides who visitors can directly call to book for a guided tour?
No
When was the museum established?
1974
Main category
Personalia
Briefly describe the history of the museum, its collection and donors.

Located in the Aga Khan Palace, one of Pune's most popular tourist destinations, the museum is dedicated to the lives of Mahatma Gandhi and Kasturba Gandhi, and the struggle for India's independence. A few hundred tourists visit the museum every day, and the monument is also popular for its sprawling lawns and mesmerising architecture. 

The Aga Khan Palace was built in 1892 by Imam Sultan Aga Khan III. Mahatma Gandhi and his wife Kasturba Gandhi lived at the Aga Khan palace from 1942 to 1944, right after the launch of the Quit India Movement. Kasturba Gandhi and Gandhi's secretary, Mahadev Desai, died at the palace, and their samadhis are also located here. It spans over a large area that has many gardens and galleries. The museum also houses personal items of Gandhi like his spectacles, dining table, charkha, chappals and mala. The most popular items in the museum are the letter that was written by Gandhi at the death of his secretary, and the room that Kasturba Gandhi took her last breath in. The palace and the museum are now taken care of by the Archaeological Survey of India.

Photography
Yes
Videography
Yes
Cafeteria
Yes
Museum shop
No
Wheelchair friendly
No
Restroom
Yes
Drinking water
Yes
Locker room
No
Parking
Yes
Information in Braille
No
Workshops/seminars/lectures
No
Garden/picnic area
Yes
Audio/visual guides
No
Guided tours
Yes
Library and archives services
No
IT facilities ( Photocopying, printing, computer )
No
Auditorium
No
Conference/ Seminar hall
No
Museum membership
No
Conservation lab
No
Research lab
No
Who manages the museum?
ASI
Person-in-charge of the museum
Other
First Name
Gajanan
Last Name
Manjawle
Mobile no.
8850228637
What is the average duration to see the museum?
3-4 hours
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18.5516227, 73.9020893

Is the museum currently closed?
No
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Aga Khan Palace
Gallery Images
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The Gandhi National Memorial Society is located in the vicinity of the Aga Khan Palace.

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Aga Khan Palace
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Gandhi's washroom
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The outer palace garden is a serene picnic spot for families. It has sprawling lawns, trees and fountains.

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Palace garden
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This gallery hosts paintings that revolve around the life of Mahatma Gandhi, his childhood and the significant people he met and worked with during the freedom struggle. There are multiple similar galleries in the museum.

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Museum gallery
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Many people come to take the blessings of Kasturba Gandhi. Her samadhi is located at the rear end of the palace.

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Kasturba Gandhi's samadhi
Entry Fee
Applicable
Entry fee information
Indian Citizen Rs. 25
Foreigner Rs. 300
Free for children
Getting there
The museum and gallery is located in the Aga Khan palace. It is connected by cabs and buses. The closest bus stop is Kalyani Nagar, but the frequency of the buses is low. This museum is also a part of the Pune Darshan Tours. The museum is 10 minutes from the Pune airport and 30 minutes from the railway station.
Opening Days
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Public holidays
Opening Time
09:00 a.m.
Closing Time
05:30 a.m.