On the South Kolkata side of the city, Netaji Bhavan offers a close look at the life of Subhas Chandra Bose: his ancestral house is now a museum devoted to him and the Indian National Army. Its historic rooms and collections of photographs, documents and personal belongings make it a history-focused stop.
- Location: 38/2 Lala Lajpat Rai (formerly Elgin) Sarani, Kolkata 700020.
- Opening pattern: Hours vary; the museum is closed on Mondays.
- Admission: Published prices differ, from Rs. 5 to INR 50 for adults.
What does Netaji Bhavan commemorate?
Netaji Bhawan commemorates Subhas Chandra Bose in his ancestral house. Sarat Chandra Bose dedicated the house to the nation on 23 January 1947.
The Ministry of Culture’s Directory of Indian Museums dates the Netaji Museum’s establishment to 1957 and describes it as an educational museum. The main portico also houses an INA Memorial, a visitor feature at the museum.
What can you see in the historic house and museum?
The museum collection includes photographs of Netaji and the INA, original letters, manuscripts, sculptures, films, microfilms, original documents and photostat copies of letters. Displays also include Bose’s personal belongings, photographs and documents.
Other visitor features include Bose’s escape car, a Freedom Library and Sarat Bose Hall, which seats 115 people.
How should you plan a visit?
Museum hours and admission prices vary across sources, so check the official site before you go. The museum’s hours are Tuesday–Sunday, 11 AM–6 PM, with Monday closed; another published closing time is 4:30 PM. Government holidays are also closure days. For the journey from Hindustan Park, getting around Kolkata can help you plan local transport.
Admission is INR 50 for adults and INR 20 for children up to 12 at one price point, and Rs. 5 per adult and Rs. 2 per child at another. Opening and closing times are available, but admission prices and closed-day information are not consistently provided.
The museum is fully accessible for elderly and differently abled visitors. A virtual tour of Netaji’s bedroom is also available.
How do you get from Hindustan Park to Netaji Bhavan?
From 55B Hindustan Park, take a car to Netaji Bhavan; the drive takes about 14 minutes. You could pair the visit with the Birla Industrial & Technological Museum for another museum stop in South Kolkata.
What visitor facilities are available?
The museum has a library, guide tours, film shows and lectures. Schedules for these offerings are not provided.
FAQs
Is Netaji Bhavan a museum?
Yes. The Netaji Museum is an educational museum.
Is the museum accessible?
It is fully accessible for elderly and differently abled visitors.
Can you see Netaji’s bedroom online?
Yes. A virtual tour of the bedroom is available.
Does the museum have guided activities?
Guide tours, film shows and lectures are among its facilities.