Gandhi Sangrahalaya, Patna

Gandhi Sangralaya is a museum of Mahatma Gandhi's life history, his various movements, etc. This place is located within few kilometres from Patna Station, one can take Auto or taxi to reach to the place. There is no ticket or coupon required to enter this place. It has writings, sculptures, and various charka machines that were used in that era for making of khadi or cloth. The place is very peaceful and the is also a library inside the museum. If you are in Patna and want a short trip of about 45 min to 1 hr you can visit this place.

Years after the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi in 1948, an appeal was made to the citizens of India nationwide to build memorials for Gandhi. With the help of contributions of poor and rich citizens of India, a trust was established with the name Mahatma Gandhi National Memorial Trust, for this cause. The Patna Sangrahalaya was established in 1967near the North-Western corner of Gandhi Maidan. It was a member of the Central Gandhi Sangrahalaya Samiti until July 1971, when the five museums (Ahmadabad, Madurai, Bairakpore, Mumbai, Patna) were made independent. Since then, Gandhi Sangrahalaya, Patna has been an autonomous institution.nnThe museum is located in a quiet place, and contains a Visual Biography of Bapuji containing photos, paintings, sculptures, manuscripts, and quotations; all the major events in his life are told here. There is also a section containing photographs of his childhood through the various phases of Gandhi's life, including being taken to the crematorium. A replica of his room is in the hall of the museum. The building also houses a library which has a rich collection of books, magazine, literature & audio-video material related to the life of Mahatma Gandhi, and a book store.nnThe ManagementnTill the middle of July 1971, Bihar Gandhi Smarak Sangrahalaya Samiti was a unit of the Central Gandhi Smarak Sangrahalaya Samiti, New Delhi. In the light of the decision of the Central Committee to make the five existing units (Ahmadabad, Madurai, Bairakpore, Mumbay, Patna) autonomous bodies, it also became autonomous and a self-governing institution. It was also decided to get the Samiti registered under the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860. In the first meeting of the newly constituted Society held on 23rd July 1971, the Memorandum of Association and Rules and Regulations were adopted. After registration it became the basic guideline (Constitution) of the day to day working of the Samiti.

Cool and nice place to visit great location

Nice place to visit. Things related to Gandhiji can be seen here.

The museum is located in a quiet place, and contains a visual biography of Bapuji containing photos, paintings, sculptures, manuscripts, and quotations; all the major events in his life are told here.There is also a section containing photographs of his childhood through the various phases of Gandhi's life, including being taken to the crematorium. A replica of his room is in the hall of the museum. The building also houses a library which has a rich collection of books, magazine, literature & audio-video material related to the life of Mahatma Gandhi, and a book store.