Indira Gandhi Memorial Museum

Indira Gandhi Memorial Museum

Biographical / Memorial / History Non-Government
Place Delhi
State Delhi
Virtual Museum No
Year of Establishment 1985
Museum Type Biographical / Memorial / History
National Importance Museum Yes
Visiting Time 09:30 AM – 04:45 PM (Closed on Mondays)
Entry Fee Free Entry

Museum Introduction

Located at 1, Safdarjung Road, this museum was the former residence of Indira Gandhi, the first female Prime Minister of India. Following her assassination in 1984, the bungalow was converted into a memorial to preserve her legacy and document the history of the Indian independence movement and the Nehru-Gandhi family.

General Collections

A wide range of personal belongings, including her books, photographs, and furniture. The museum features several rooms preserved exactly as they were during her lifetime, alongside extensive photographic exhibits chronicling the political history of modern India.

Unique Historical Collections

Features the blood-stained saree worn by Indira Gandhi at the time of her assassination. It also preserves the crystal-enclosed path where she took her final steps, marked with the exact spot where she fell.

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Archaeological Survey of India No
Notes The museum is a high-security zone given its historical and political significance; visitors can view the preserved study and living quarters through glass panels.
Artifacts The blood-stained saree, the bag she was carrying, personal correspondence, rare family photographs, and the Bharat Ratna award.
Highly Descriptive Yes
Contact Details +91 11 2301 0094
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