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Gandhi Memorial Museum, Madurai
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Collector Office Rd, Tamukkam, Madurai, Tamil Nadu 625020

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About Gandhi Memorial Museum, Madurai
Gandhi Memorial Museum is one of the eminent places in Tamil Nadu. It was set up in the year 1959. The museum is the fifth branch of the Gandhi Museums. It displays the collection related to Mahatma Gandhi.
History
Earlier the building was the palace of Rani Mangammal, but was converted into a museum dedicated to the father of the nation. It was launched by Jawaharlal Nehru in 1959.
The museum is open to the public six days of a week while remains closed only on Sundays. The morning timings to visit are 10:00 - 01:00 PM and evening timings are 02:00 PM -05:00 PM. Visitors can freely take a tour of the museum without paying a single penny.
How To Reach Gandhi Memorial Museum, Madurai
The museum is located at the Collector Office Road which is the main crossing road for the vehicles and due to this travelers will not face any issue in reaching the museum via any mode of transportation.
By Bus
The bus stands/stops near the museum are Tamukkam Ground Stop and Goripalayam Stop which are 1-3 km away and can be reached out in 3-6 minutes by grabbing any public transport vehicle or either by walking.
By Train
The only rail station near the museum is Madurai Junction station located 4km away and be covered within 10 minutes via any public transport service and cab.
By Air
The one arriving by flight will land at Madurai International Airport situated at a distance of 18km away and can be routed via any cab/taxi or any public transport vehicle in 25-28 minutes.

Some Lesser Known Facts About Gandhi Memorial Museum, Madurai

  • The major attraction of the museum is the costume with blood-stains which Gandhi Ji was wearing at the time of his assassination.
    The major attraction of the museum is the costume with blood-stains which Gandhi Ji was wearing at the time of his assassination.
  • In the year 1948, the Government of India pleaded with the Indian citizens to contribute to creating such monuments/memorials for Mahatma Gandhi at different places.
  • A separate trust was formed named Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Trust for proper management and construction of such memorials.
  • The museum equips some major collections such as handwritten letters of Gandhi which are written to Adolf Hitler, Subramania Bharti, and Satsangi Devakottai. All these are properly maintained and kept in the museum.
    The museum equips some major collections such as handwritten letters of Gandhi which are written to Adolf Hitler, Subramania Bharti, and Satsangi Deva
  • The museum displays the Visual Biography of Mahatama Gandhi in terms of paintings, sculptures, and paintings.
    The museum displays the Visual Biography of Mahatama Gandhi in terms of paintings, sculptures, and paintings.
  • The memorial authorities organize a distinctive exhibition as a tribute to our Indian Freedom Fighters with the help of 265 illustrators to showcase the past tie scenario of the Freedom Movement.
    The memorial authorities organize a distinctive exhibition as a tribute to our Indian Freedom Fighters with the help of 265 illustrators to showcase t
  • The museum is home to 14 objects which were used by Gandhi Ji himself.
    The museum is home to 14 objects which were used by Gandhi Ji himself.

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